I have a 172B (same thing). Seems unusually fast for a 172. I'm told it's
because it's a 'straight back'. Auto fuel STC was the best thing I ever did.
Runs better for half the cost. Runs out of elevator on landing with 2 people
and full fule but a 60 pound bag of sand in the baggage compartment makes my
wife or myself land like a pro.

Jim

Hello groups, just to let all you know if things go right this week i should
be an owner of a Cessna 172A With 2,600 Hours TT 200hours SMOH In
exelent cond. All i have to say is this an addiction! I belive its worse
than a drug addiction, Can any of you other owners of the A models tell me
what to
watch out for?

The pre purchase inspection from a independant a&p said it was in exelent
shape only found 3 things: 1, Nose strut seal should be replaced soon, 2,
Right side tire has nice bald spot, Said not an airworthy issue but would
recomend having it taken care of wich i will if it becomes myne. 3, 1 Thing
Missing in the Logs (well cannot find) Sign Off For Instulation Of The
Wheel Pants? Says will not a problem getting that taken care of and signed
off.

Like to hear some feedback about the first year 172's