2 seaters

Marco, my friend, I'm not that crazy about high-wings either. But you can buy a
real nice Cessna 150 or a Piper Colt for way less than 25-35 grand. Cessna 152
for a bit more than a C-150.

The Tomahawk should not cost as much as a Skipper - It should be priced more
like a C-150. A highly underrated plane in my opinion.

The Mooney M10 is a pretty rare bird - it's actually the Ercoupe with a Mooney
tail on it. They didn't make very many.

Since you have an interest in rare birds, then consider a Varga Kachina.
Low-wing, trike-gear, tandem seating.

If you are interested in an Ercoupe-like plane, then also look at Ercoupes (and
Alon Aircoupes). Again, generally priced much lower than Skipper.

The Grumman/American AA1/Lynx/TR2 is a nice fast little 2-seater in your price
range. Lots of 'em around. Like a neat little sports car.

If you want a much roomier plane for the same money as a Skipper, look at Piper
Cherokee 140 and Beechcraft Sport (or Musketeer with 150/160hp engine). Most of
these have 4 seats in them, but they are really only good as 2-seaters if you
have baggage and full fuel. However, you will have a bigger plane with more
creature comforts, albiet with a thirstier engine. Although it's a high-wing, a
Piper Tri-Pacer fits right in here, too, but should be a bit less expensive than
a Cherokee or Sport/Musketeer. Probably one of the best values in airplane flesh
around.

Not trying to talk you out of a Skipper, they are real nice planes. But you can
get more plane for your money, or a similar plane for less money.

All these relative price comparisons would be assuming similar
equipment/condition/engine times.

Best regards,

Steve Robertson
N4732J 1967 Beechcraft Musketeer Super III (200hp).

Marco Rispoli wrote:

In my quest to purchase an aircraft I came to the conclusion that a 2 seater
could fit my mission parameters AND my budget.

I can afford:

Beech Skipper (goes between 25-35 grands age around 20+)
Mooney M10 (same as the skipper ... but it's older age around 30+)
Piper Tomahawk (same as the skipper).

Are there any other low wing 2 seaters out there that I am missing?
(probably, yes ...)

By the way it's not by chance that there's no high-wings in my list. I know
I can probably buy a cub for the same price ... I am just not too crazy
about high wings ... I will look into those later, if I have no other
choice.

Thanks

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Marco Rispoli - NJ, USA
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