(Michael) wrote in message . com...
"O. Sami Saydjari" wrote
1. Fast: 160 kts
2. Price range: $75K-$120K
3. Four Seater
4. Range: 800nm
5. Useful Payload (with full fuel); 650lbs
6. Retains its value well over time
7. Reliable: Engine TBO of 2000 hrs, good saftey record
8. Insurable for a pilot with only 350 hrs PIC experience (no HP/complex
time)

No airplane in that class really has a good safety record (in the
sense that something like a C-172 does). These airplanes are used for
transportation, not training and going around the patch. Virtually
any certified tri-gear landplane that can be bought for $120K in good
condition is going to be insurable for you, but anything in the
performance class you want will require 10-25 hours dual and a big hit
in the first year (think $3K+).


Insurance cost or instructional requirement doesn't sound prohibitive
or a 'big hit', based on your figures. If a person is spending $120k
on an aircraft, an extra $1500 for insurance for the first year is not
all that significant (particularly if the insurance cost goes down to
a lower level in year #2.) Likewise, the cost of 25 hours of dual
instruction ($1,000?) also looks like money well spent, and not
significant in the context of a $120k purchase.

I am sure an aircraft such the one the poster is contemplating will
cost him $100-125k. An extra $3k to become comfortable flying it
over the long-term sounds like a good deal.

John