| | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 | Hello everyone, I am a recently renewed member, and this is my first post. I have been looking into buying a Cessna 150/152 for a while. I believe if I bought my own 150/152 I would spend about the same or a little more money as my weekly rental amount for a Cessna 172. That combined with the freedom of owning my own plane make it a good option I believe. I would generally be looking for a mid to late 70's Cessna 150/152 which has been well maintained, low to mid time engine, and IFR equipped for below $30,000. This 150 in particular has my interest. Do any club members know of this plane? http://www.controller.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=1123029&guid=993B724B84624D298EB2797DA25E91C4 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 25,462 Likes: 1008 Member/25,000 posts | | Member/25,000 posts Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 25,462 Likes: 1008 | Where are you located, C? (Don't tell me between "B" and "D"  ). If we know where you live, some members around that area might be of help when you want a second opinion. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,013 Likes: 9 Member/2500+posts | | Member/2500+posts Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,013 Likes: 9 | Welcome to the club!
If you are looking into buying, please use this club and all its resources to your advantage - there are a lot of technical experts and local folks to assist you.
And if you're considering buying, definitely purchase Mike Arman's guide to the aircraft available through the club, and definitely arrange a pre-buy inspection with a mechanic that DOES NOT work on the airplane for the current owner.
Welcome aboard! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 | Hah.. C=Chris
Sorry, I just updated my profile. I am in Orlando, FL. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,693 Likes: 1 Member/2500+posts | | Member/2500+posts Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,693 Likes: 1 | i'll second what putt-putt said..i learned the hard way..
have a "good" mechanic look the plane over, my so called 700 hour factory engine had a stuck valve and a compression ratio of 80/30 in one other hole, and it just had an annual..i would have given up my virginity to know what i know now.. then...
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3 | Thanks! I have already taken your advice, I purchased the aircraft guide when I renewed my membership and I am waiting for it to arrive. I know that owning your own airplane can be expensive, I just want to make sure that if I do take the plunge I don’t have any ridiculous expenditures with things like corrosion or a bad engine... Welcome to the club!
If you are looking into buying, please use this club and all its resources to your advantage - there are a lot of technical experts and local folks to assist you.
And if you're considering buying, definitely purchase Mike Arman's guide to the aircraft available through the club, and definitely arrange a pre-buy inspection with a mechanic that DOES NOT work on the airplane for the current owner.
Welcome aboard! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 25,462 Likes: 1008 Member/25,000 posts | | Member/25,000 posts Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 25,462 Likes: 1008 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 | Yeah, that is my plane. Its in great shape. Its well maintained, but the paint isn't pretty. It doesn't have any corrosion problems and runs like a champ. I still like it a lot and it should not need any work. You're kind of far from me, but I'd be willing to deliver it and split the cost (always looking for an excuse to go to Florida). Even though I know its a good plane, I would not expect anyone to buy it without it getting a thorough look over by an independant mechanic. The engine had a Lycoming factory overhaul in 2002. http://www.ic-2000.com/airplane/That plane you are looking at seems really nice and is probably a good deal (I'll admit its definately prettier than my plane). But it also looks like was just refurbished so be careful... | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,693 Member/2500+posts | | Member/2500+posts Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,693 | I know an AWESOME paint shop in Tampa if you ever need...base price for my 150 was $5500. He did LOTs of surface corrosion work and replaced ALL plastic w/ new fiberglass from Globe, so I did pay more.
Have a good A&P at the same airfield (VDF)
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Sandy
A150M TD N9832J "Sassy"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,698 Member/1500+posts | | Member/1500+posts Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,698 | Chris,
I am based at Mid Florida, just northwest of Orlando. I found my plane in Inverness Florida.
If you keep the search closer to home, it makes things a lot easier. If you find one out of state, see if you can get a club member to go "prelook" at the airplane for you.
Pictures are nice, but seeing it in person makes all the difference.
It has been said before, and I agree 100%, have a disinterested third party do an annual in lieu of a prebuy. When I bought my plane, I had a disinterested AP do a prebuy, and he still missed things. Like it had the wrong prop on it!
You mentioned $30,000. I believe that if you buy the best plane you can up front, it will save you a bunch of money in the future. Sure, new paint and interior can cover a lot of warts, so don't fall in love with a pretty outside. Be patient, and look for the best value.
If you find a local plane, I'd be happy to try and go with you to look at it.
And remember, it's a lot easier to buy a plane, than it is to sell one, so take your time and enjoy the search.
Wayne
"Plane Crazy"
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