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$5,600 was what I was quoted for the PMA450C and labor, which I think seems reasonable as I've heard there are a lot of wires to run to move to stereo. Almost $19K for the two GI 275s and labor...

I reached out to the shop to make sure I had the figures right and they confirmed 120hrs and questioning how it could be done in 50hrs...

But couldn't you use the same logic and say one should have purchase a Ford F150 in 2013 because it was $24,600 and in 2023 it's now $34,500? Price is important, but also the value of the money at that time. Now, a dollar back in 2013 is worth $1.28 in today's dollars. So that GTN750 in 2013 at $14,200 would be $18,176 in today's dollars which is more in line with current 750xi prices. I always love thread creep!

Being a new Mooney owner and posting a question about my path forward with avionics, I'm happy to help donate as the feedback from the members will save me far more than what my donation was! Thanks all.

They told me $15K for labor, which translates to 120hrs.

Any thoughts on the PS Engineering vs Garmin Audio Panel? With thinking I'll be mostly all Garmin (GI 275, GTN 650xi) the Telligence voice command seems like it would be useful, key word is seems. Any experience with Telligence and if it's worth staying with a Garmin audio panel?

What would you say is a more realistic quote? This was from Sarasota Avonics and their labor is $125/hr.

Thank you all who have provided their recommendations and experience with their own upgrades. I can see how delaying the glass gratification will save my wallet in the long-run and right now there is no need to upgrade most of what's in there. The one thing that's still standing out to upgrade is the engine monitor, and mostly because I am pretty sure 1 cylinder is going to have to be replaced during its annual (waiting at the shop to start it). While the EDM 700 is working (just needs a probe replaced) I am still thinking about upgrading that to either the EDM 830 and then I think if I'm going to go with the 830 why not look at something that can be my primary like the GI 275 or EDM 900? Chad

Hey All, First post here and looking for some guidance in what to upgrade in my new-to-me 1990 M20J. Budget is such that this will be a phased in approach with roughly $15K available for the first phase. I'm still a student pilot (plan to take my checkride in a month or two) so there are a lot of things I'd "like" to do but need your wisdom in which ones I should do to make the plane safer and be in a good spot for when I start my IFR right after my private certificate. About the current panel and what my thoughts are. All the equipment is currently working (except JPI 700 EGT #3 probe is inop as well as the right fuel gauge). -GTN 650xi / Keep -Nav-Comm KX165 / Upgrade to ? -KMA24 Audio Panel / Upgrade to GMA 350C -JPI 700 / Upgrade to JPI 900 or GI 275 EIS and change out to digital senders -Century 2000 AP / Upgrade to GFC 500 with pitch/roll/trim -GTX 345R (but it's mounted on the panel for some reason...) / Keep -DME & ADF / Should I keep these? -Stormscope WX500 / Should I integrate into the 650xi? - I eventually want to add 2 GI 275s for AI & HSI and to interface with GFC 500 I think those are the major items but if you see I missed anything let me know! My initial thought was to do the engine monitor first and what's left over do the audio panel or something else. I know the AP is going to be a big job, was just quoted ~ $26K for parts and labor. Appreciate any guidance in how I should go about upgrading wisely.