Wayne speaks the truth.


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Chris,

If you keep the search closer to home, it makes things a lot easier.



YES!



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If you find one out of state, see if you can get a club member to go "prelook" at the airplane for you.



All you have to do is ask or put the word out.



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Pictures are nice, but seeing it in person makes all the difference.



So true.



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It has been said before, and I agree 100%, have a disinterested third party do an annual in lieu of a prebuy.



YES!!!



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When I bought my plane, I had a disinterested AP do a prebuy, and he still missed things. Like it had the wrong prop on it!



Another thing - you'll NEVER find eveything thet may be wrong, slightly amiss, or questionable. It takes a while to sift through everything. Trust us - no plane is perfect.


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You mentioned $30,000. I believe that if you buy the best plane you can up front, it will save you a bunch of money in the future.



YES!!!


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Sure, new paint and interior can cover a lot of warts, so don't fall in love with a pretty outside.


Yup.



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Be patient, and look for the best value.



Yes Grasshopper! Patience IS a virtue in airplane hunting.



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If you find a local plane, I'd be happy to try and go with you to look at it.



Just put the word out and ask.



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And remember, it's a lot easier to buy a plane, than it is to sell one, so take your time and enjoy the search.




As Mike Arman says - He who has the cash controls the sale. So, buy Mike Arman's book - available in the Club's store. It's the BEST investment (actually, second best investmwent next to joining this Club) you can make concerning buying a 150-152.

Good luck to ya, Chris! Here's hopin' ya find the best dang airplane foir sale out there that fits ya like a glove.

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