I really got lucky my first annual was only $600. I knew that I was going to buy my plane by how the owner talked about "his plane." It had been hangered all its life. He was selling only cause his wife was pregnant. I flew from Washington state to Arkansas to get what my wife calls "The Bitch." I didnt have a prebuy but the owner spent 2 hours showing me the plane and all the records. I had 90 flyings hours and a new Lowrance 600C. The trip back was an adventure to remember. The attitude of the owner lets you know if they care about the plane. The guy I bought my plane from would be pissed if he knew I dont have his baby in a hanger.
