In the market for an E/F/J

[Flyler]

I'm sending out some feelers wherever I can!  I am back in the market and hoping to be in the air by the spring/summer.  I'm located in CT, USA and this is what I am looking for:

M20E, F, or magically a J model.  Insurance is going to limit me to under $100k, and closer to $80k would be a lot better.

Wants:

• Something that has been flying and not sitting, engine under 1500hr. 
• Paint that'll at least last me another few years. 
• An autopilot with alt hold (like STEC20, Century III, etc.)
• Mechanically sound
• Must be open to having a prebuy done

I am an absolute sucker for 201 windscreens and fancy cowls....  I would rather have a plane in great mechanical condition that could use a little interior and avionics loving than the reverse.

Please feel free to post or DM if you are thinking of selling or have any hot leads!

[Fritz1]

N3618N is on tradeaplane, I used to own that bird 25 years ago, a lot of people put a lot of work into it, will match the speed of a J, the engine that I put in probably needs an overhaul again though, $80k, no engine runs as well as the one you put in yourself

[TheAv8r]

This one checks all of your boxes, the asking is $105k, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to snag it for $100k. The only thing not mentioned is how frequently it is flying.

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=MOONEY&model=M20E+CHAPARRAL&listing_id=2439515&s-type=aircraft

[Flyler]

On 2/22/2025 at 2:38 PM, TheAv8r said:

This one checks all of your boxes, the asking is $105k, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to snag it for $100k. The only thing not mentioned is how frequently it is flying.

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=MOONEY&model=M20E+CHAPARRAL&listing_id=2439515&s-type=aircraft

This one is actually on my list already!  Thank you sir.

[Htmlkid]

On 2/21/2025 at 9:48 PM, Flyler said:

I'm sending out some feelers wherever I can!  I am back in the market and hoping to be in the air by the spring/summer.  I'm located in CT, USA and this is what I am looking for:

M20E, F, or magically a J model.  Insurance is going to limit me to under $100k, and closer to $80k would be a lot better.

Wants:

• Something that has been flying and not sitting, engine under 1500hr. 
• Paint that'll at least last me another few years. 
• An autopilot with alt hold (like STEC20, Century III, etc.)
• Mechanically sound
• Must be open to having a prebuy done

I am an absolute sucker for 201 windscreens and fancy cowls....  I would rather have a plane in great mechanical condition that could use a little interior and avionics loving than the reverse.

Please feel free to post or DM if you are thinking of selling or have any hot leads!

Check N205UU on trade a plane

[Flyler]

21 minutes ago, Htmlkid said:

Check N205UU on trade a plane

It is beautiful, but I don't think the seller would be willing to make a $120,000 concession

[bigmo]

On 2/22/2025 at 1:38 PM, TheAv8r said:

This one checks all of your boxes, the asking is $105k, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to snag it for $100k. The only thing not mentioned is how frequently it is flying.

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=MOONEY&model=M20E+CHAPARRAL&listing_id=2439515&s-type=aircraft

That's a killer deal. I would not be surprised if that brings in offers over asking.