Club Homepage Forums Classified Ads Buy & Sell - Everything But Airplanes Back in the market for a 150/152, but have ?'s

I am hoping this is the right forum for these questions. My wife swayed me into looking at something different from a 150/152 but we have come back.

Defining our 'need' for an airplane, 85-90% of my flights will be just myself or my daughter and I. The times when I need three seats a friend whom owns a C172 is willing to trade keys with me for the weekend. So I believe a C150/152 will suit me well and keep the overall costs down at the same time.

Save the extra 10hp, higher TBO, and 4" wider cabins do the 152's offer much else?

Last question, with the current loan rates, it is cheaper for me to purchase something in the 25-30K (final loan price after 10% down) than it is to purchase <25K.

Is spending 28-33K (purchase price) to much for a good low time 150/152?

Being my first airplane I must admit I do feel a little lost and am trying to prevent a unpleasent experience.

Thanks in advance
Dave H

Hello Michael,

Beginning in 1966, all the later 150's and 152's had the same dimension cabins.

With that said. We just very recently had a spirited discussion concerning the differences, pros and cons, between the 150 and 152. You will find that discussion Here.

Enjoy!!

You will also find a complete listing of year by year changes at the main club site under this title:

Year by Year Changes for all models

Isn't that enough? It is also going to be a newer plane as it replaced the 150's. Don't get me wrong, 150's are great planes and if you can find one that has been well cared for you will not have to put too much more into it. It's really a personal preference. Good luck!

Thanks for the link to the forum, I missed that one.

Price wise is 30K(ish) to much for a 150/152 or no?

$30,000 for a standard 150 or 152? It had better be a "10" airplane...............

150's? Mid to high teens. Maybe low 20's for a "pristine" 150. Mid to high 20's for a 152.

My opinion at least!

Micheal
the 152 is not 4 inches wider than the 150M 75,76,77. and if you like getting into short fields the 40 degree flaps are a big advantage.
Best of luck
John KLWM

Don't spend 30K for a stock 150! For 35K you can find a 150 with a 150hp engine conversion. For 25K and less you'll find plenty of very nice stock 150's and more than a few 152's. I prefer 1977 150's!

When I was looking for a plane, I looked for both 150's and 152's. There are a lot more 150's out there than there are 152's, so you will find more 150's for sale.

For me, I found that people wanted quite a bit more money for a 152, and the total time was much higher on average. I trained in a 152, and was leaning towards one, but to me, the higher prices and total times were not even close to worth it.

As for price, I don't think you can really generalize prices overall. It depends on what you want in a plane. For example, if you want a pretty paint job, low engine time and airframe time, and good avionics and interior, good luck finding one for less than $25,000.

However, if all you want is an airworthy airplane, you can easily get one for well less than $20,000.

I believe you should buy the best airplane you can for what you have budgeted. For example, if you can swing $25,000, then find the best airplane you can find for $25,000 or less. Save some money in reserve for unexpected repairs after the purchase.

Don't let cheapness cloud your decision making. And don't let a pretty plane fool you.

My best advice, would be to shop around, look at as many airplanes as you can, and that will help you get a good idea of what you will get for your money.

And remember, the only opinion that truly counts, is yours.

you need to look at the polished 150 in the classifieds here..
that thing is sweet..if i were to give up my virginity for something, it would be for that plane..