Steve and Renny have the ballpark numbers. FWIW, when I owned an LS4 in "well-used" condition, I budgeted an additional $500/year for capital improvements. I'd save up until I had enough for the desired toy. This meant a new vario, a new radio, flight computer, tow out gear, etc. IIRC, I budgeted $2200/year including the capital fund (New York/Philly area), and that came out just about right for the glider stored in the trailer in a barn adjacent to the airport.

Erik Mann