"RD" wrote in message
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Just wondering if anyone has some experience on the above subject. I'm
looking at building up some time (500 hours or more) within the next
couple
of years. My two options are to buy an older 172/Arrow etc or just to keep
renting which is very expensive.

I'm reminded of the old ditty "If you fly it, f**k it or float it, you're
better off renting".