I'll agree to a point Lionel... [color:"red"]So...here are my base needs - 50 hours/yr, VFR, plan to keep it for > 7 yrs, if I spend $27K US on it, I don't want to be doing a complete engine overhaul or paint in the first 5 years[/color]
I am at the stage of "Competent Incompetence"...meaning that I realize I know very little about the marketplace...and I can't ask an intelligent question yet.
So, what's the best value? I'm not sure yet...although I've realized from the members that a 0 time engine is likely not worth the premium as I'd only fly 50 hours a year...getting to TBO would take me 36 years.
Personal preference? I filter that out. I value posts like Dale's that sense my issue (without me even knowing it) and give tips on how to mitigate the risk.
