I doubt i'd go over 30K even for a nice bird like this. Probably go get something bigger/faster for about 35 and save some dough for gas.
Well if everyone was willing to pay $49.5k for it, then SOMEONE would likely be willing to step up to $60k. It's all relative. Bill only needs 1 buyer. Whatever top dollar for a nicely equipped 152 is...this airplane is worth it.