Well, after reading your replies to a few of my other posts I am starting to slow down and be a bit more rational about my purchase decision.
Been there too, Tim. A year ago, I found this site and asked the board what they thought about buying a 150/152 to get the PPL. The wise men here said "wait until you are sure you like to fly and that the 150 is what you want" So I put my wallet back into my pocket, and went on to get my PPL. I decided that really i did enjoy flying and that I wanted to fly more often. I was ready to buy. Not wanting to be "taken" during the purchasing process, a couple of gentlemen kindly guided me on what to look for and even gave me their honest opinion on certain planes. That proved to be invaluable. Today, I'm still looking for the right plane. I'm in no rush. I don't think I'm missing anything (except Clinton
) while I'm still renting. Almost everytime I log unto this site I learned something about the 150/152 which ultimately makes me a more informed buyer. So while I can't help you in regard to actual ownership costs, I can tell you that you're right about not rushing into it.
