help with "which model"

[Andy95W]

In 14 years I've had 4 in my C 3 times for short flights. 99% of the time is just us 2. Taught the wife to pack light- 1 roller bag and a computer bag. Use the back seat for lunch box and drinks and maps.  WOT, 2500 RPM ROP 8.5 GPH 9500 to 11500' 135 KTS up there. Down lower 130-140 KTS at 9.5 GPH.   ALL speeds TAS NOT GS. Charlie Armstrong gear and flaps. The 180 HP engine is cheaper by far to overhaul as opposed to the 200 horse one. I'm 6'2" and the C fits me fine. 

Get one set up the way you want it. Far cheaper than trying to change things around after purchase. 

Make sure you get an autopilot with alt hold but don't discount the Brittain huff and puff A/Ps. They're good and they're cheap to fix for this vintage airplane.

Any one you consider should have a panel mounted GPS of reasonable vintage. KLN 89B KLN 90, Garmin 155 TSO at the very least hooked up to the A/P.

+1, Cliffy

Love my C!

[bonal]

Take your time and consider yourself lucky that you found Mooney Space before you purchase not after. I have learned so many things since buying my Mooney I likely would have passed on the one I bought. As such don't misunderstand I love my Plane. There are so many valid points on the subject of searching for the right one to buy.

So take your time and even though it can be intense shopping for an airplane, I mean what is more cool than that!

[gsxrpilot]

Take your time and consider yourself lucky that you found Mooney Space before you purchase not after. I have learned so many things since buying my Mooney I likely would have passed on the one I bought. As such don't misunderstand I love my Plane. There are so many valid points on the subject of searching for the right one to buy.

So take your time and even though it can be intense shopping for an airplane, I mean what is more cool than that!

+1 Finding mooneyspace prior to purchase was the best single best move I made in the purchase process.  The second was a Maxwell pre-buy.