Unfortunately, the Nashville area ain't exactly crawling with 150/152's for sale, particularly the years I'm interested in. When good deals do crop up, they're often in another state--sometimes many states away.
So what are the steps in pulling off a "distance purchase"? Quite honestly, I'm having trouble figuring out the logistics involved in the process.
What are some ways to make reasonably sure it's not a lemon before you spend all that money and time to fly out (most likely commercial, in my case) to see it?
Do people generally fly out round-trip first, give it a once over, then take a third flight back to ferry it home? Has anyone flown out one-way, and stayed through the inspections, etc.? Or do you get the inspection done
before you fly out? I'm totaly clueless.
What's the best way to find a reputable mechanic to do the inspection, anyway?
What if the seller is in the middle of nowhere and you have to take three planes, a rental car, and a pack burro to get out to him?
And then you have to keep the fact that you've "come all this way" from influencing your purchasing decision.
Anyway, you see my confusion. If you've got some good stories/tips/advice, post 'em here!
Thanks,
- Jeff
