Thanks...and the original thread (remember that) was "Preferred year".
I guess everyone has their favorite. I trained in a 1981 and just got my PP in December, so I'm partial to 1981.
In the history, it appears that 1983 has all of the valued changes.
1983 - Model 152/A152
Serial Numbers 15285595 thru 15285833, A1521015 thru A1521025
1. Engine changed to Lycoming O-235-N2C, 108 HP
2. Avionics Cooling Fan Improved
3. Vacuum warning light standard
4. Gyro instrument installation redesigned to allow removal of gyro instruments from the front of the panel
Base Price - $34,000 Average price as Delivered - $39,450
"Aerobat" Base - $36,750 Average as Delivered - $42,200
1984- Model 152/A152
Serial Numbers 15285834 thru 15285939, A1521026 thru A1521027
1. Landing and taxi light returned to wing
2. Aileron hinge changed at 15285916/A1521028
Base Price - $36,400 Average price as Delivered - $41 ,935
"Aerobat" Base - $39,350 Average as Delivered - $46,720
1985 - Model 152/A152
Serial Numbers 15285940 thru 152X6033, A1521028 thru A1521049
No Significant Changes
Base Price - $40,900 Average price as Delivered - $45,345
"Aerobat" Base - $43,850 Average as Delivered - $48,295
Some folks like the earlier engine.
Anything I should be carefull of?
