Would I be happy with a later 'E model? (68-70)

[Fly Boomer]

9 hours ago, glbtrottr said:

... with shiny new paint of choice for the new owner.

You don't see that deal very often!

[carusoam]

Anything newer than 1964 got a bunch of upgrades that were small, but hard to add later on…

Since the question is about M20Es from 68 to 74…

How they have been updated by prior owners will be more important…

1) Do you prefer the all manual plane, or all electric?

2) Do the most flush rivets impress you?

3) Do you care who owned the factory the day your plane was built?

4) Does the older end of this range have the short rudder?

5) Do you prefer the long rudder?

6) The M20E makes one of the greatest retirement planes….

Go E!

Best regards,

-a-

[BloodRedSkies]

42 minutes ago, carusoam said:

Anything newer than 1964 got a bunch of upgrades that were small, but hard to add later on…

Since the question is about M20Es from 68 to 74…

How they have been updated by prior owners will be more important…

1) Do you prefer the all manual plane, or all electric?

2) Do the most flush rivets impress you?

3) Do you care who owned the factory the day your plane was built?

4) Does the older end of this range have the short rudder?

5) Do you prefer the long rudder?

6) The M20E makes one of the greatest retirement planes….

Go E!

Best regards,

-a-

So I have a P.A. on a '69 E right now. Awaiting prebuy (every one is really backed up). 

Prefer electric gear, long rudder, non Aerostar all of which it has. 

Less than 1/3 of tbo used up, flown 50+ every year. Low time prop(3 blade scimitar)

Dual G5, GTN 650/430w, pma8000, S-Tech 30, JPI 700, GTX335, GDL 88. 201 panel conversion with 201 push controls. 

Interior 1998/ paint original but in great shape. Desert airplane it's entire life. 

201 WS, 1pc belly, flap and aileron gap seals, 231 dorsal seal, lasar lower cowl closure. 

Edited May 8, 2023 by BloodRedSkies

[carusoam]

5 minutes ago, BloodRedSkies said:

So I have a P.A. on a '69 E right now. Awaiting prebuy (every one is really backed up). 

Prefer electric gear, long rudder, non Aerostar all of which it has. 

Less than 1/3 of tbo used up, flown 50+ every year. Low time prop(3 blade scimitar)

Dual G5, GTN 650/430w, S-Tech 30, JPI 700, GTX335, GDL 88. 201 panel conversion with 201 push controls. 

Interior 1998/ paint original but in great shape. Desert airplane it's entire life. 

201 WS, 1pc belly, flap and aileron gap seals, 231 dorsal seal, lasar lower cowl closure. 

Sounds like somebody’s forever-plane has come to market!

Good luck with the PPI!

Best regards,

-a-

[BloodRedSkies]

11 minutes ago, carusoam said:

Sounds like somebody’s forever-plane has come to market!

Good luck with the PPI!

Best regards,

-a-

I'll post pictures when I close for sure. I'll geek out so everyone will have to bear with me when I do lol. 

[carusoam]

19 minutes ago, BloodRedSkies said:

I'll post pictures when I close for sure. I'll geek out so everyone will have to bear with me when I do lol. 

I’ve run out of likes for the day…. 

-a-