In article 1125604186.490738@sj-nntpcache-3, Dave Butler wrote:

Some random observations:

The up-front cost of a higher powered Cherokee is higher.

The fuel cost for a higher powered Cherokee is higher.

not for mine. I had my cherokee 140 for nine years before upgrading
the engine to 160hp during an overhaul. I'm still burning about 8 gph.

And a friend had a 180, his fuel burn was 10 gph when running at 75%.
He usually ran it less than that and would see 8 gph at speeds at least
as fast as a 140.

--
Bob Noel
no one likes an educated mule