"Paul Dow" wrote in message
news:Tk7hd.1075$ep3.585@lakeread02...
Sorry if this has been asked a hundred times before, but I'm new to this
group and didn't see it in existing messages.

I was wondering if most or all kit plane prices are fixed, or can they be
negociated like when purchasing a car?

As far as I can see, there are often special Show Prices for many of them
where either a discount is offered, or there are additional options
included in the base price.

Thanks,
Paul

Depends on the manufacturer. Van's ain't gonna negotiate. A small volume
manufacturer might, but if word got out, they wouldn't like it.

If you're looking for a DEAL, try the secondary market. Lots of partially
assembled kits can be found for a good price. In the old days, when an RV-6
tail kit was $900, I bought a tail kit where the guy had more or less opened
the box and closed it back plus about $1,000 in tools he'd purchased. My
total cost was $600 and the guy (who lived 200 miles away) drove 100 miles
to meet me and carry out the transaction.

Keep your eyes open in Trade a Plane if you're interested in that kind of
deal. If you're interested in a popular kit, something will show up.

KB