MATTS875 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 I sold my 66 m20e a while back and every day I read mooneyspace topics.makes me really miss my plane, so ive got the mooney bug. The m20e I had w a fun airplane, but I need more room , so thinking about a 201. I had a cirrus before the e and the mooney was much more fun for me to fly. Quote
Cody Stallings Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 Well you joined the right site, think we all have that bug. Quote
carusoam Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 I took a year off from my C... Happy to be back in a R... Pick the right size for yourself. E, J, or R.... Good luck, -a- Quote
AlanA Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 I had a similar experience. I had a 201 for many years. I sold it and then missed it so much I turned around and basically bought an identical 201 a few years later. Rock solid plane. A blast to fly and easy on gas. Quote
pinerunner Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 Sounds like you want a 201. Or if finances force you an F model. I've got an E and since I have short legs (29" inseem) the person sitting behind me gets to have legs. Despite the short legs I've still got a couple notches of forward seat travel and didn't need pedal extenders. Dave Quote
rbridges Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 201 is the sweet spot. IMO it's the best bang for the buck in the mooney lineup. Quote
RJBrown Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 My 90 MSE/J/201 w30 hour on the engine and under 2000tt is listed for 135K. Quote
preinke Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 My '77J is available ( Barnstormers and here) for low sixties Quote
steelerp Posted September 7, 2013 Report Posted September 7, 2013 Will be putting mine up for sale soon. See my gallery. Also have youtube videos can point you at. Rick Quote
MATTS875 Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks for the replies. I think this buying process I will do differently. I bought an archer several years ago, a cirrus sr20, and lastly a m20e all from airplane brokers sight unseen....I know. I had lengthy conversations about the airplanes and did pre buys on all of them but never was really pleased with the overall condition once I actually saw them for the first time.I really like all the updated electronics in an airplane, but not a necessity. I am a private pilot hoping one day to get my ifr ticket. Thanks agin Quote
FloridaMan Posted September 8, 2013 Report Posted September 8, 2013 I saw your plane land at KSPG a while back. I believe somebody said that a guy from "deadliest catch" bought it. Quote
triple8s Posted September 9, 2013 Report Posted September 9, 2013 Wonder which one of those "Deadlist Catch" s a pilot? Quote
rbridges Posted September 9, 2013 Report Posted September 9, 2013 Will be putting mine up for sale soon. See my gallery. Also have youtube videos can point you at. Rick wow, nice plane. love all the upgrades. Quote
garytex Posted September 9, 2013 Report Posted September 9, 2013 MatS875: Just don't look at planes too far away. Closer to home you have the support base of mechanics you know and trust, acquaintances who may know the plane etc. Just start looking, and expect to look a little longer. Then you can spend a little more time with the plane, and know a little more of what you are getting. Gary Quote
Jsavage3 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Posted September 11, 2013 Love my 201! It truly is an economical magic carpet! From Ohio, we've been to IA, OK, MD & PA in the last 2 months...12.2 hrs of flying on 120 gallons of av-gas! Passengers have told me before that the back seats are more comfort than the front. Thank you Mooney factory! 1 Quote
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