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thanks again! Clarence, I was mostly kidding. I will take my time and, hopefully, find a Mooney that was as great as my Cherokee and my 182.

thanks for all the replies! My search will kick into high gear because, after 10 days, I am feeling "grounded"!

I have 450 hours in Piper and Cessnas. I just sold a Cherokee and a182. I want to move into a Mooney because of the speed and ecomomy. My flights will normally be single or with one other adult. 200 miles or less. I do want a reasonable back seat for the times I do have 3 passengers. I am trying to stay at 45000 or less. Reasonable radios are desired and an auto pilot woud be nice. I seem to be leaning toward an F model (based on price) and size. At 6'3, 215 lbs, I want the stretched cabin. The one owner of the one I have inquired about says it crusies at 145 MPH (not knots) burning 7 gph. He did not specify an cruise setting %. Does this seem slow? Any suggestions or comments will be appreciated!