Any info on these J's?

[xcrmckenna]

This evening or first thing in the morning I will be driving down to Northern Cali for a few days to look at hopefully 3 201's. And was wondering if anyone might know any history on any of them, or what questions you might want to know from the ads? I asked about the useful load and a few other simple questions. The best part two of them are very close to LASAR and the other one is there. I have talked to the sellers and they are good with me taking them to LASAR for the ppi if either one of them gets that far. So I know I'm in good hands in that regard. The one at LASAR I might ask to take to Top Gun or another reputable mechanic in the area. Hopefully me driving about 17 hours round trip will let them know I'm much more than just kicking tires. They might just think I'm crazy for driving all that way. I'm sure when I get back I won't want to get back in a car for a long time, or look at another plane. Okay who am I kidding I'll still look at Mooneys...

 

http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/MOONEY-M20J-201/1978-MOONEY-M20J-201/1382205.htm?dlr=1&pcid=18079

 

This one ^ is only VFR certified at this time, but has a useful load of 1007lbs. Everything but the storm scope seems to be working. I have looked over the logs and there is a lot of maintenance done by Top Gun. But it has had two engine overhauls, both due to fuel contamination. The last done by Ly-con in 2005.

 

http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Single+Engine+Piston/1978/Mooney/M20J+201/2078940.html

 

This one only has a useful load of 980lbs. The seller has all the logs but they are not posted on the ad for me to look through yet. It does have a gear up in 2003.

 

http://www.lasar.com/w/id/187/new-plane-details.asp

 

This one is obviously the one at LASER. I have talked to someone that has flown it and he tells me it is in great shape and is very fast. The only down side it well I'm an Oregon State Beaver and the green would just have to go......

 

I will appropriate any info anyone has, or pm's