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Hello, I am relatively new to GA with 110 hours. I am pre-solo (waiting on my medical) and am biding my time flying with my instructor by starting IFR training. After I get my medical (and presumably my PPL) I will be looking to buy a plane. The M20M Bravo has always been on the top of my list, but I get lots of suggestions from various people I talk to and I’m considering alternatives. (Except a Bonanza. I don’t get the appeal.) One thing I keep hearing from people is that retractable gear maintenance is a money pit. Of course all the other aircraft I would consider are retractable except a Cirrus. Does anyone have any anecdotal information about what annuals tend to run on Bravos in 2024? As I understand it Mooney gear tend to be simpler in design and cheaper to maintain (and more reliable). Beyond annuals, what gear maintenance costs are there? What other general maintenance costs should I consider? For those who are curious, for my “forever” plane I’m also researching the Cessna T210N, Cessna 310R, and Cirrus SR22 Turbo. I may also buy a Grumman Tiger or Cherokee 180 to build time and move on to something complex later. The features of rhe Cirrus check a lot of boxes but it’s expensive to buy. I’m trying to do the math to see if the insurance and maintenance savings of the Cirrus justify the added cost. There’s also the emotional factor that I just don’t really like the Cirrus and like Mooneys better - which is why I’m posting here and not the Cirrus forum haha

I'm in the process of buying a Mooney located in the Kansas City area. What is a good shop for the pre-buy inspection?