traumamed

Thanks for the quick answers guys. That was kind of my thought. I got sucked in by the pretty avionics. I'll be totally honest though, I would rather not fly at all than go backwards on my panel. Can Js or Ks be had for sub-140K with at least glass AI/HSI, a current-gen GPS/nav/com, and a coupled, minimum two-axis, (preferably digital) autopilot? And a not totally run-out engine? I fly enough IFR that I consider it a safety thing, not a convenience.

I am resurrecting this thread to see if anyone knows if the subject aircraft of this thread happened to be N3293F? I have been thrust back into the market sooner than I planned after having a nose gear extension failure in my Arrow. Airframe damage was essentially nil aside from the lower cowl, so I fully expected my insurance to repair. However, their position is that the mechanical damage is too much $$$ due to the prop strike, so they totaled it and cut me a check. This happened on its second flight after completely overhauling the avionics, of course. Anyway, I have been browsing what is out there, and N3293F landed in my search results on Controller. It appears from the ad to be well cared for, and has the 200hp IO-360 conversion, along with 64-gal tanks. The whole M20G and useful load thing does have me concerned though. I could make due with it, but it seems like a $140K price tag is on the high side if that useful load limitation is for real. Thoughts? Are M20Gs with 200hp conversions to be avoided? Edited to add link to listing: https://www.controller.com/listing/for-sale/228767907/1968-mooney-m20g-piston-single-aircraft