Ken gave good advice! I bought my 150K before joining the club, and got lucky (I didn't know much about them, and didn't have the collective skills and knowledge available to club members on the forum). What we all NEED is a good solid airframe and reliable engine and that is most of what you'll pay for. Examine year model features in the Member's Hangar to determine what features you do or don't like (determine a year model target range that interests you). That basic need can be had at an unbelievably reasonable price if you're willing to wait for the right opportunity! Everything else should fall into your WANT list, brand and model of radios, good cosmetics, etc., and determines what additional price you're willing to pay. Assign each WANT a priority and rate the airplanes you find accordingly. Somewhere between the basic need and everything you think you want is a compromise that you can afford and live with. Different folks have different needs and priorities that will differ from your own. Some buyers rate cosmetics (paint and interior plastic, etc.) very high on the list and are prepared to pay top dollar for it, while other's just want something reliable that will fly (ME!). Examine each suggestion and determine for yourself what priority it rates on your list, if at all. Buy the most airplane and features you can afford based on your priorities.
