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I appreciate all the feedback. I will hopefully have more like $40-$50k after my home sale freed up, but will have to wait a few months to see how that works out. In the mean time. Looking for any vintage Mooneys for sale close to Georgia for comparison. Reading up on the different model options, think I want the manual gear. Thanks everyone for the input.

Thanks Hank, I added a location as you recommended. I live under the approach path for KMCN and train at KPXE. Maybe some day I can find the Mooney owner at KMCN and get him to show me his plane. I am going to be patient and conservative (looking into IFR training after PPL) but it is very motivating to know others have bought a Mooney with low time and been successful.

Thank you very much, I will look into Cole Aviation for sure. You are very correct on the price constraints, but I am being very conservative with that estimate. Need to see how the house sale goes first.

Dear Fellow Aviators and Mooney Fans, Hope you are all having a great day! I have been dreaming about owning a Mooney / Vans type of fast GA aircraft since I first saw them at an airshow when I was a CAP cadet back in the 90s. I just moved back to the states from an overseas assignment, I am working on my PPL, have about 55 hours in C152's. I also have a jet maintenance background from the USAF and a large defence contractor. I currently work as a Tech Rep for a military jet and am looking to get my A&P this year. I am currently in middle/south Georgia. I am originally from Washington state. I have a house back in WA that should sell in the next few months freeing up some cash to buy a Mooney. I will have a budget around $30-$35k. So here are my questions and things I am looking for: 1. Recomendations for A&P's near middle Georgia with Mooney experience that could help with pre-purchase inspections. 2. Any Vintage Mooney airplanes for sale or brokers that sell them you could trust in my area. 3. Anyone with a Mooney near my area that would be willing to take me up and feel a Mooney to see if it's what I truly want (I would pay for some fuel etc)..? 4. Any pointers to existing resources in a Mooney buying search on a budget. Thank you very much for any links, help advice in advance. Best regards, --- Motorcycle and Aviation Enthusiast, Student Pilot, Mil Jet Tech Rep

When I pull up the listing it doesen't say anything about school project or flood. Not sure what I am missing?

Anyone familiar with this ship? https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=MOONEY&model=M20B&listing_id=2358966&s-type=aircraft Appears to be a great deal low time Vintage Mooney.