rangermb Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Well, feeling a bit depressed but also a bit of anticipation. A very nice fella looked at my Cherokee today and made a respectable offer. So, it looks like my baby and I are going to part. But, now I can get really serious about adopting J and start zooming instead of putting. There are a few on the market that catch my eye. Some look pretty good, and some are owned by folks who are very proud of their plane (as reflected in the asking price). Other than Trade-a-Plane and Controller, any suggestions on where to look? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 ASO, Barnstormers and EBay are all places I'd look. I'm sure others will warn you to stay away from eBay, but it's a great place to advertise, so there are frequently planes there. At a minimum, it might help you get a feel for the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 between the 2 of you, I believe you've named 90% of the market. You may try a google search to see what may turn up. anyway, good luck with your search. I transitioned from a cherokee 180 to a m20c. Couldn't be happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARZ Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I actually found one on craigslist one time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Mike- Don't forget to look at the local listings at local airports near you (the wall in the pilots lounge) and also speak to local sources of influence who know about a guy who is thinking about selling his plane - some of the good ones are never listed online. Take care, -Seth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 And of course, the Mooneys For Sale thread right here! You won't have to sort through Brand P, C, the other C, B, etc . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Another spot is the MAPA magazine, or their online classifieds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccray Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 You might consider contacting the mooney service centers in your area. I know that sometimes the A&P/IAs hear about planes going up for sale before they hit the market. Where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 When I started looking for my Mooney in 2004, the first place that gave me any useful answers on what to look for was Tri-City Aero in Kitchener (an MSC). They ended up doing the pre-purchase inspection on mine and saved me over 15,000 in repair of airworthiness issues. When the evidence was presented to the owner - the price went down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsengle Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Quote: rob ASO, Barnstormers and EBay are all places I'd look. I'm sure others will warn you to stay away from eBay, but it's a great place to advertise, so there are frequently planes there. At a minimum, it might help you get a feel for the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl S Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I don't know your budget, but there is a nice 201 listed in the for sale forum right here. You might shoot off a PM and strike up a conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangermb Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well...I watched my Cherokee fly off into the sunset yeaterday. I flew to the bank to deposit the check. Now I'm grounded! Time to get moving on a purchase. Does anyone know anything about this one? I've been looking at the ad for some time. http://www.usedairplanes.com/Aircraft-for-Sale/Single-Engine-Piston/Mooney-M20J-201/1977-MOONEY-M20J-201-ad7144.html or this one? http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/Single+Engine+Piston/1978/Mooney/M20J+201/1126077.html Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 95K for a 1978 J is REALLY pushing it. The first one is about the same price as this one Jimmy emailed to me, but it has a 430W Garmin. http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/MOONEY-M20J-201/1977-MOONEY-M20J-201/1213083.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipneeper Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 there is a mooney here in jacksonville, fl for sale. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/for/2637517381.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregwatts Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Quote: philipneeper there is a mooney here in jacksonville, fl for sale. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/for/2637517381.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 That one has been covered. Its also in Craigslist in Dallas, Phoenix, and elsewhere. Its a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipneeper Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Quote: jetdriven That one has been covered. Its also in Craigslist in Dallas, Phoenix, and elsewhere. Its a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangermb Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Byron: Saw the one you posted. The pictures look really good, but I am concerned about the total time being over 5000 hours. Does this seem to be an issue? Also, how is All-American reputation wise? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 All American is top notch. I have never had Jimmy Garrison or David McGee tell me anything which was not 100% true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Quote: rangermb Byron: Saw the one you posted. The pictures look really good, but I am concerned about the total time being over 5000 hours. Does this seem to be an issue? Also, how is All-American reputation wise? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker_Woodruff Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Quote: rangermb Byron: Saw the one you posted. The pictures look really good, but I am concerned about the total time being over 5000 hours. Does this seem to be an issue? Also, how is All-American reputation wise? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Quote: Parker_Woodruff Please, please, please have a reputable Mooney mechanic do your pre-buy. I negotiated with the seller of my M20K to have the pre-buy done in Longview and gave him a ticket on American Airlines to get him home. It's a lot easier to get burned on a poorly maintained plane than on the asking price of an aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimwilkins Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I bought my first Mooney when I was flying a Cherokee 235 in a flying club back in upstae NY. I still remember the thrill of transitioning to the Mooney from the 235. I'm moving from the "vintage" to "modern" forum this month. I traded my 67 F for an 80 K, and am really happy with the plane. The F was a beautiful plane but thee high DAs here in AZ justifed trying a turbo To answer your question about where to find a plane I bought both the F and the K from All American. When I get ready to buy another plane I'll go back to them again. Both Jimmy and Dave were absolutely honest and went way beyond what any reasonable person could have expected. If erverything goes well as it did when I bought my 62 C from a private seller it can be a good experience. For both my F and K I paid a very fair price at All American and had two of the top experts in the Mooney community helping me. In any case it sure can't hurt to call to Dave or Jimmy, talk to them about what your typical flyign entails, your proposed budget, and see what advice tehy can offer. For both planes I bought from them I called them up, told them what I was thinking about, and got some really helpful advice about condition, model year differences, equipment, and pricing. My personal opinion is that a Mooney expert can significantly reduce the potential for expensive surprises. Aircraft almost always have SOME surprises, but having an expert on your side seems to reduce the probability of falling into the more common holes. My opinion. Others may have their own thoughts. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangermb Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 What about this one? Opinions? http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/MOONEY-M20J-201/1978-MOONEY-M20J-201/1219111.htm?dlr=1&pcid=17527 Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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