On 8-Oct-2003, Newps wrote:

Shoulda bought a 182. Same or more speed for less money.


The 182 is a very fine airplane but you've got it reversed. The Arrow is
typically a few knots faster, and for planes of comparable age, equipment,
and condition the 182 will probably sell for thousands more. The 182 costs
more to operate, too. Its engine is more expensive to overhaul, and the
higher fuel costs for the 182 will usually more than offset the higher
maintenance costs for the Arrow's landing gear.

The planes actually have similar mission capabilities, but the more
efficient Arrow will generally do it for somewhat lower cost at the expense
of somewhat greater complexity.

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-Elliott Drucker