Buying a Used Sole E25 in 2026: What to Check, Which Model, and What to Pay

A used Sole E25 elliptical asks about $850 on Commonplace right now, and most listings sit between $795 and $975 (asking prices, late October 2026). The two that sold most recently went for $525 and $825. That spread is the story of this machine: the same badge covers units from 2014 to 2024, and the price barely tells you which one you're looking at.

I move used fitness equipment for a living, and Sole ellipticals come through our pickups all the time. The E25 is the entry point to the line, the one people buy when they want a Sole frame without paying E35 money. So here's what to inspect on a used Sole E25, which version to look for, what goes wrong, and what you should actually pay in 2026.

What a used Sole E25 costs in 2026

Pay $550 to $800 for a good used Sole E25, and push back hard on anything over $900. Here's what the market looks like on Commonplace this month.

What you're looking at	Price	What it usually means
Recent sale, unused unit	$525	A motivated seller. The best case, and rare.
Older unit (2014 to 2015), good condition	$795 asks	Fair if it tests clean. Negotiate.
Recent sale, 2024 unit, like new	$825	About what a late, clean E25 is worth.
Median ask, all years	About $850	Where most sellers start.
Top asks	$1,125 to $1,350	Too close to a used E35. Skip or counter.

Here's the thing those asks hide. A 2014 E25 and a 2024 E25 are listed at nearly the same number, and they shouldn't be. Sellers anchor on what they paid, not on age. That's your opening.

The other anchor is the rest of the Sole line. A used Sole E35 asks a median of about $675 in our listings, which I covered in the used Sole E35 guide. When a bigger, heavier E35 is listed for less than an average E25, the E25 seller is the one who needs to move. Is a used Sole E25 worth $1,000? No. At $600, yes, easily.

Is a used Sole E25 worth buying?

Yes, at the right price, because nothing on a Sole E25 expires. There's no subscription, no account to transfer, and no app that stops working when the company moves on. You plug it in and it does what it did on day one.

The E25 is a rear-drive elliptical. The flywheel housing sits behind you, and your feet ride on pedals that roll along two rails out front. Rear-drive machines tend to give a longer, flatter stride than the bouncy front-drive units at big-box stores. That's the main reason people upgrade to a Sole in the first place.

It's also heavy, and that's a good thing. Our Sole comparison puts the E25 at around 190 pounds with a user capacity near 375 pounds. Weight is the most honest spec on any elliptical. Light machines rock, and rocking is what makes people quit.

What you give up versus the E35 is a lighter flywheel and a smaller console. If you want the full side-by-side, read Sole E25 vs E35 vs E95. My short version: the Sole E25 is the right buy when it's clearly cheaper than a used E35. When it isn't, buy the E35.

Which Sole E25 model or version to look for

Look for a later E25 with a working power incline, then buy on condition over age. The name never changed, so you have to date the machine yourself.

Sole has sold the E25 under the same badge for over a decade. Our recent listings alone include units from 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2024. They're not identical. Consoles changed, and the hardware got updated along the way. Three ways to tell what you're buying:

1. The serial number sticker. It's usually on the rear housing or under the frame near the flywheel. This is the only answer that doesn't rely on someone's memory.
2. The console. Older units have a plainer LCD and simpler buttons. Newer ones have a wider display and a shelf for your tablet or phone. A device shelf usually means a later machine.
3. The receipt or order email. Good as a cross-check. Useless alone, because people misremember by years.

Then check the two features listings get wrong most. First, incline. Some E25 listings say "incline elliptical," and some don't mention it. Don't trust either. Press the incline button and watch the front ramp move. Second, stride. A few listings claim an "adjustable stride." Sole lists the E25 at a 20-inch stride, so ask the seller to show you the adjustment. Usually the feature list was copied from memory.

Common Sole E25 problems and red flags

The frame on a Sole E25 almost never fails. The moving parts around it do. Here's what I see go first, in rough order.

Rollers and bearings. The small wheels that carry the pedal arms along the rails wear flat over time. Worn bearings in the pedal pivots cause a rhythmic click or a wobble that keeps time with your stride. It's the most common complaint on high-mileage units, and it's a mechanical fix, not a dead machine.

The console. Segments drop out, the backlight dims, or the heart rate grips stop reading. On an older unit, a console can be the hardest part to source.

Resistance that doesn't change. If you press the resistance buttons and the pedals feel the same, the small motor that moves the magnets has likely failed. Fixable. Negotiate hard.

The incline motor, on units that have one. If it dies, the ramp stays stuck at whatever angle it stopped at. Test every level, not just one.

Red flags that would make me walk:

• The seller can't power it on. No power, no deal.
• It lived in a damp garage or shed. Look for rust on the rails and bolts.
• A grinding noise from the rear housing. That's deeper than a roller.
• Pedals that shift side to side when you press on them with your hand.

Notice what's not on that list: the welded steel frame, the flywheel, the drive belt. That's why a used Sole elliptical is a better buy than most new budget ellipticals at the same price.

What to check on a used Sole E25 before you pay

Never buy an elliptical you haven't seen run for five straight minutes. Photos can't show you the two failures that matter: worn bearings and dead resistance. Here's the test.

1. Power on and run the full resistance range. Level 1 to the top and back. You should feel a clear, steady change.
2. Run every incline level, if the unit has incline. Listen for grinding. Make sure it stops cleanly at both ends.
3. Pedal for five minutes and listen. Clicks, clunks or squeaks in time with your stride point to rollers or bearings.
4. Grab each pedal and rock it side to side. A little play is normal. A lot is a bearing.
5. Look at the rails. Grooves, rust or flat spots on the rollers mean wear.
6. Test the heart rate grips and every console button.
7. Find the serial sticker and photograph it.

Then measure your room. The E25 is a long machine. Check Sole's spec sheet for your generation and leave a couple of feet beside and behind it. In a basement, check ceiling height too, because the pedals lift you several inches off the floor at the top of the stride.

For a wider checklist that covers every brand, see my guide to buying a used elliptical machine.

Getting a used Sole E25 home

Getting it home is the hard part. A 190-pound elliptical won't fit in most SUVs fully assembled, and taking it apart means losing hardware and an afternoon.

On Commonplace, you don't have to deal with any of that. Our drivers pick it up, run an inspection on site, and send you photos and a video before it leaves the seller's house. Then they deliver it, and you test it at home before you pay. If it isn't right, you don't keep it. You can see the details on how Commonplace works.

My Sole E25 buying rules

A used Sole E25 is a solid, simple machine that's easy to overpay for. Here's how I'd buy one.

1. Target $550 to $800. Counter anything above $900.
2. Compare against used E35 prices before you commit. If an E35 is close, buy the E35.
3. Date it by the serial sticker, not the listing title.
4. Verify incline on the machine, not in the listing.
5. Run it for five minutes through every resistance level.
6. Skip anything that won't power on or lived somewhere damp.
7. Measure length and ceiling height before the truck shows up.

Sole E25 FAQ

How much is a used Sole E25 worth?

About $550 to $800 for a good one. On Commonplace, asks center near $850, and recent sales landed at $525 and $825. Age and a working incline should move the price more than they usually do.

Does the Sole E25 have incline?

It depends on the unit. Some E25 listings advertise incline and some don't, so test it. Press the incline button and watch the front ramp. If it doesn't move, price it as a flat machine.

Is the Sole E25 better than the E35?

Not really. The E35 has the heavier flywheel and the bigger console, and used E35s often ask less. The E25 wins only when it's clearly the cheaper machine.

How long does a Sole E25 last?

A long time, if it's kept indoors. The frame and flywheel rarely fail. Rollers, bearings and consoles are the wear parts, and all of them can be replaced.

Where can I buy a used Sole E25 near me?

Start with used ellipticals on Commonplace. Every machine is inspected at pickup, delivered, and tested in your home before you pay.

Selling your E25? Here's where to sell an elliptical and what yours is worth. On Commonplace, our drivers pick it up and you get paid when it's loaded.

Buying? Browse inspected used ellipticals and try yours at home before you pay a cent.