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Several times. I have a good friend who is currently based there.

Haha no worries.

Thank you! I am in northern MN. This has been a great learnings experience and I appreciate all the feedback that people have given.

The high compression engine is the nail in the coffin for me... I would never trade reliability for performance for a family hauler. I may need some help looking in the future though! That is a great idea!

I like this aircraft over all. However, the rust on the control shaft (Not sure the technical term for the steel shaft the yoke mounts to.) concerns me. I am worried the airframe may have many other parts that also have surface rust or worse. Thank you for sharing the link however!

And the learning continues!!! Thank you!

Apparently I made a different account and was still logged in to that on this computer.

I am going to agree with you on this. It will be moved to the wants column. Thanks for the input!

Good luck!

Sounds reasonable to me

It’s nice but exceeds my budget and short on my wants list. I did call and am on their list now. Thanks for the recommendation!

Looking to give an M20J a good home! The "Needs"  1978 or newer No Damage History no corrosion Recently overhauled engine/ Midtime engine (flown frequently)/ Run out engine (priced accordingly) IFR certification 430w 4 place intercom no fuel leaks complete logs >900lb useful load all ADs and especially SB208 complied with autopilot with alt hold hangared most of its life The Wants 1982 or newer A3B6 new prop: scimitar or top prop fuel bladders 530w Or GTN 650/750 stec autopilot gpss graphic engine monitor adsb garmin G5 or aspen PFD/HSI intercom w/music >1000lb useful load The Buyer Professional pilot/ATP Family man Perfectionist Hangar standing by Financing-ready to close a deal! Lets make it happen. email: Nbushpilot@gmail.com phone: (218) 242-0312 Thanks for reading!

Was there a final verdict after you looked at this plane? The spec sheet intrigued me, but this thread steered me away.

Another person on MooneySpace already looked at this plane and found sketchy logs and a few other things Unfortunately...

My name is Nathan. I am a corporate pilot in MN and im looking for my first airplane. I am new to this forum and new to airplane buying. However this forum has been one of the best resources I have found while hunting for a plane. I am hoping to utilize the mooneyspace network to find the perfect M20J. I did donate and hope to post a wanted ad in the classifieds soon. Before we go any further thank you for reading this far The "Needs" 1978 or newer no corrosion Recently overhauled engine/ Midtime engine flown frequently/ Run out engine (priced accordingly) IFR certification 430w 4 place intercom no fuel leaks complete logs >900lb useful load all ADs and especially SB208 complied with autopilot with alt hold hangared most of its life The Wants 1982 or newer NDH A3B6 new prop: scimitar or top prop fuel bladders 530w Or GTN 650/750 stec autopilot gpss graphic engine monitor adsb garmin G5 or aspen PFD/HSI intercom w/music >1000lb useful load I unfortunately just had a deal fall through. But...The good news is that all assets are lined up, insurance is approved, hangar is waiting, and my wife is on board. But even more importantly than that!!! I now can have you all help me find the perfect plane! How much is this guy willing to spend!?!? Did you see his wants list!?!? Holy S**t!!! Budget is accomodating (not unlimited) Anyone who read this far deserves a drink... or at least a sincere thank you. If you know anyone that is looking to sell their J and it meets the above Needs list please let me know! Lets skip the brokers and BS and transfer a nice Mooney from one discerning owner to the next! (me ) It will be hangared loved and have the crap flown out of it. Cheers and thanks to everyone who read this. -Nathan (future Mooney owner)