On Fri, 20 Feb 2004 03:29:39 GMT "Rob Thomas" wrote:

Does anyone have any recent experience with purchasing a new 172S?

I'd like to know if there's any room for negotiation on the price of the
aircraft from the list price. Considering that Cessna has decreased
production, I'm beginning to think they will force a demand in the
marketplace.

I *FULLY* understand the arguments of the newsgroup against purchasing new,
but with the current tax breaks for my business, purchasing new makes sense.


The Diamonds are amazing. But don't take my word.

After reading about the Diamond 4-place (DA40-180) I don't know why anyone
would buy a new 172. 75%@4000ft.
http://www.diamondair.com/contentc/da40photos.htm


Don't even look at the Diamond twin. Wow!


http://www.diamond-air.at/Pressebild...winStar/MEDIUM

I couldn't find out how much the twin costs??

I'll bet both these planes have a nice juicy backlog already.


R. Hubbell

r.