In article , xyzzy
wrote:

Why limit your choices?

Cost. For example, you can get some pretty cherry VFR-only Cherokee
140's in the 20's. To get an IFR 140 in the same condition you're
looking at high 30's. At least that's what I've concluded from my
research.

The value difference between a cherry cherokee 140 without much
in the way of radios and a cherry cherokee 140 with quality radios
(2 navcoms, ADF (maybe)) isn't that much. If by IFR you mean
something with DME, ADF, dual navcoms with flip-flop, IFR GPS, etc
then you'll be more in the 40's.



My cost point may be lower than you would expect simply because my club
is such a good deal the cost has to be pretty low to justify owning IMO.

you won't justify owning based on cost vs a club.


remember the rule-of-thumb: It's cheaper to let the previous owner
install the radios (not as much fun, but definitely cheaper). So,
if you think you'll eventually want a better equipped airplane
for IFR use, you are better off buying it now.



and good luck (owning is great and painful)

--
Bob Noel
Seen on Kerry's campaign airplane: "the real deal"
oh yeah baby.