Looking for info on this M20J

[GeorgePerry]

Anyone know the reason why this J has been on the market so long?  An 84 with a reasonable price and times ($89K, 2800tt 1500smoh)??  Should have sold months ago.

[moodychief]

Maybe corrosion?  It is registered in Boca Raton.  I couldn't find any reports on it.  Flightaware is showing it last flown on a flight plan on 3 May 09.

[FlyDave]

George,

I bought my plane in March of 2010 and this plane was on the market for about a year before that. It sounds like a decent deal but I don't know anything about it.

Dave

[OR75]

the avionics is a bit dated

[Cruiser]

A standard, normal '84J with a high time engine and no panel upgrades. Jimmy Garrison of AAA wrote that if they don't have waas GPS i.e. Garmin 430W/530W we can't sell 'em.

The 1984 M20Js were probably the best of the 201s because they have the one piece belly and all the speed mods from the factory. Not much changed except speed brakes and inner gear doors since then.

Vref shows a list price of $73,948.56 (as configured). A ridiculously low price in my opinion but that may be holding buyers back.

TomK, owner of an '84J that I would never sell for that price! This owner probably feels the same way.

[LFOD]

That aircraft was on the market when I found my J almost two years ago.  I dont think 89K is reasonable for that aircraft. I would sell mine for a few thousand north of that with a lot less time on the engine and Garmin avionics (430W and MX20). Look what you can get for around the same price: 

 

http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/MOONEY-M20J-201/1984-MOONEY-M20J-201/1200639.htm?

[scottfromiowa]

Matt,

I thought the same thing (comparing these two aircraft).  The more I look at the snakeskin the more I like it  Just add an engine monitor (four probe) and this is a really nice J with a lot of upgrades.

[Skywarrior]

The aircraft is owned by Anthony Enterprises, Inc. If that is Anthony Bruno's holding company, then the owner has plenty of cash, because of his business's recent success, and he may feel he can afford to sit on it.

Owner is Michael Anthony, who owns several businesses around Boca, including food service establishments, real estate and a horse farm.

The reality, though, is that t This a/c will deteriorate if not flown, especially in the Boca heat and humidity.

Chuck M.

[Parker_Woodruff]

This plane may have been worth close to $90K in 2008-2009.  Not now, though.

That said, I've always been willing to pay a premium for a well-maintained bird with a clean airframe.

[GeorgePerry]

Quote: LFOD

That aircraft was on the market when I found my J almost two years ago.  I dont think 89K is reasonable for that aircraft. I would sell mine for a few thousand north of that with a lot less time on the engine and Garmin avionics (430W and MX20). Look what you can get for around the same price: 

 

http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/MOONEY-M20J-201/1984-MOONEY-M20J-201/1200639.htm?

[jetdriven]

5600 hours you deduct 2-3k.  not a big deal really.