Casey020

Ask on here for a ride. I see it's a thing! lol. Just make a post, say where you're at and boom, you'll be in a Mooney! I was with you about the lower money for a Cherokee, but I bought my 140 knowing I was going to sell it and move up, I just didn't think it would happen so fast. If the only thing, after you get a ride in a Mooney, is you want to spend less, buy the Cherokee.

You were straight to the point! haha

Thank you to everyone on here!! I sold the 140 and traded up to my new '68 M20C Mooney!!! Notice in the background as I took the pic! It's a sign!! haha I blocked out the tail # only because the deal isn't 100% done, I want all of the ink on the paperwork to dry first, then I'll show it off in a different post. lol The 140 pic is the one I sold to step up into the Mooney. That's it in CA the day before I flew it to KSAV. The 140 needed paint and a panel upgrade and the Mooney only needs a WAAS GPS. I'll post pics of the Mooney's panel after the upgrade that is already scheduled. Thanx again everyone!!!

Well, I bought my very nice 1977 140on 01-07-20 and have already sold it, thanks to the advice of those in this post, and purchased the Mooney!! As ZuLuZuLu said above, my eye was already wandering. I sold the 140 for more than I paid. The market is going up fast! Planes in good condition can bring in some good money. I have a lot of time in 140's and I had zero time in Mooneys until flying the one I just bought. Both my 140 and the new Mooney (68 M20C) need upgrades. The Mooney deserves the upgrades, I feel, because it's a better plane and I can justify putting money into it. I couldn't with the 140, because I already knew I was going to sell it when I bought it. The Mooney just fell into my lap and, so I sold the 140 WAY faster then I thought I was going to, but because of how much more I sold it for it was a no brainer. So, the Mooney is the one you should buy! lol Get some training in it when you buy it, it's very easy to fly and way more stable than the 140. The seller of my Mooney is flying with me and giving me the experience I need. If you haven't been in a Mooney yet but have flown a 140, get a ride and fly one and you'll understand! Best of luck!! Also, ask the guys/gals on here if the one you're looking at is priced right and that will help you make up your mind. In the long run, it's easier to sell a upgraded Mooney for $100,000 than an upgraded 140 for $100,000!

Just donated! woot woot Y^_^Y

It was 18.6 total engine run time and I kept it full to 8 quarts. It was new oil when I started the trip and I changed the after 21.5 hrs. The old oil and filter were good and nothing in the oil.

Hello all! I currently own a 1977 Piper 140 with very low time as far as 140's go. I just flew my 140 from KSEE to KHXD and only burned 1/2 of a quart of oil for the entire trip. The plane needs paint, but the original interior is in excellent condition 9 out of 10, with the original 1977 avionics. Where I going with this is.., I'm thinking of selling it and buying a 68 M20C. My plane needs paint and an avionics upgrade, so I'm looking at some big $$$ depending on how big I want to go on the avionics. Or, do I sell my plane and buy a Mooney? I could easily get $30,000+ for my 140 due to the low hours, TT3308 and Engine is TSO 984. All of my flying has been VFR cross-country time, that's why I'm thinking of selling my 140 and buying a 68 M20C. My flight hrs., I'm just under 300 hrs last I checked. Where I need your advice is, I'm at the beginning of my IFR training (12-15hrs in) and wanted to know your thoughts on using a Mooney to continue with my IFR. My 140 needs the upgrade to do IFR, the Mooney I can buy for $38,000 only needs one radio and something with the "wing leveler" needs to be looked at, it goes on unless you pull the button out. Not sure what that's all about, but I'm guessing some of you will. Have any of you done IFR training in a Mooney? Is it better to stay with a slower plane until I get my IFR? I would guess I'm looking at $15-20,000 to upgrade the 140. Is it worth upgrading or just put the $10,000 into the Mooney? UGH!! lol Please help me, Mooney Lovers! Thank you all for your time!