Couple of Bonanza reflections. I did extensive research on Bonanzas and was planning on purchasing one. Very easy to get into a $10k annual with a retract an constant speed prop not to mention just being a Bonanza.
I found out the magnesium control surfaces were $5k each and often needed to be reskinned and there are many extremely expensive pitfalls to older Bonanzas. Insurance for me was $2200 per year and a look at the in flight break up rate up rate and gear-ups got my attention.
At a local FBO the 172 annual is $850 base cost and the Bonanza is $2050. That's before they begin finding things wrong.
I did fly a Bonanza with the intent of purchasing, thank heaven an A&P confirmed my reservations for not purchasing. I love me some Delmar !! Yessir
