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If the plane needs an overhaul, that is fine. Rollong the dice on the cam. The plane will be annualed. No doubt there will be some isues, but the plane isn't going to need ANY big avionics outlays. Interior is fine. Plane is relatively low time and seats, headliner, carpets and plastics are better than my last Mooney. Again, the engine was out with I-ran and has been hangered. I have seen/sat in the plane... Honestly, sorry I asked as I explained that I was asking ONLY what you would pay as is. For a group of enthusiast's, there is a lot of negativity...By that I mean beware warnings. I have owned multiple Mooney's...Not my first or second rodeo. Already looking forward to a third of the travel time for missions, and as a soon to be retired guy a few upgrades to enjoy the process. Many Mooney's have a slow seep in tanks. These tank are a third full after three years...Paint is updated. The plane has been hangered. Just needs a good wash and wax on exterior. Maybe a bk or Other auto pilot if they ever get approved...I am not trying to be cheap. I see an opportunity. Blue skies...or stormy I enjoy the ride.

Yup, Duly noted. Guy bought out of New Mexico and hangered last 20. Tube inspection completed and old insulation removed. Really just the cam and if bought right theoverhaul would not sink the ship. I would rehab the PC and it has t&b for controller so easier to replace. add an accu-trak and it would be solid for my mission.

Thanks Hank! I had read the E was 1970, but as this plane was built in '69 and those attributes I agree 100%. I wouldn't call the panel ancient. The upgrades are wll spent from OEM panel with four cylinder engine monitor, fuel flow 430w and Garmin wass transponder. Not a shotgun Narco set up. I take exception to "ancient avionics" assessment...To me it's enough. To those that go glass on a fifty year old plane...good for them, but at $30k I could scrap and get close to whole, right?

No thanks. Agree photos have value, but no sale yet so...No, just interested in what others think regarding value. No hidden agenda. It helps to validate or re-calibrate ideas on value and hoped might also help others in similar circumstances. No desire to make it the nicest. Just safe reliable (as a 50 year old machine that is maintained) can be. I know plane and owner. Log loss is a plus to me because I know plane and don't want to pay that extra 15%. Mostof logs CAN be reconstructed Same maintainer for 20 years.

I 100% agree with that range.

So window is zero to $35k. Thanks guys. Duly noted.

Just clarified that prop is new/zero time. Sorry if that offended you. Understand there are unknowns. Didn't ask for worse case. Asked what you would pay.

If it is a J. Money well spent and should see return on investment. Otherwise...

My eyes are wide open FULLY understand what a major engine overhaul costs. Not asking for scary what if input. Not my first Mooney. Just asking what you would pay based on info I provided or can provide with additional questions.

The plane has a new prop. The engine was inspected and items replaced as needed including cylinders during I-ran three years ago. I get that camshaft may have or show issues, but engine is NOT a complete unknown with mandatory major due, right?

Just curious on $70k refurb number? How did ya get there?

This M20 E was manufactured in 69 but sold as a 70 model year. Mooney was short of cash and went bankrupt in early 1969. My understanding was that the butler/arrow star years that followed in the 1970s were the cost cutting, but I could be wrong. 1970 was the first year for electric flaps in addition to electric gear on the E model. Also has like it or not throttle quadrant. Thanks for your reply.

Would like user input on value as is for purchase of an M20E I fully understand the unknowns with a Mooney that has sat in a hanger for three years. Looking for price you would pay "as is". Thanks in advance for input. I value the collective wisdom of ""The Group". 1970 M20E No Logbooks, but known history for >20 years. Partial logs/maint. known Approximately 3000 Airframe and engine Hangered, but NOT flown for three years following I-Ran at Poplar Grove for prop strike. New two blade at same time Paint and interior 5 Garman 430w, Garmin ADSB compliant transponder, Fuel Flow, Four probe engine monitor, Brittain inop, No Auto Pilot, TKM back-up nav/com Just assume tanks weep, but don't run Lower cowl closure, Boom Beam, Strobes, Oil filer/spin on/Oil cooler relocate