Comparing these two gliders is like comparing a BMW
and a Hyundai.

In the United States, BMW sales numbers are declining.
They haven't been in the top ten in build quality for
at
least the last five years. Maybe you meant to say a
Honda or Toyota, huh?
Hyundai cars seem to be getting better every year as
evidenced by their 10 year/100,000 mile warrenty, new
models and consistantly increasing sales in the U.S.
What quality differences are you talking about?

Oh, come on. Our club PW5s and 6s are only a few years
old but they look worse than my fathers 30 year old
Cirrus.

I can see you making a positive comment about the
K-21 if you prefer it, but I don't understand why you
get any satisfaction from putting down other people's
ships.

It amuses me how tetchy people get when people make
observations about their gliders. I have a D2... I
can't close the canopy if I wear thick shoes! I don't
get emotional about others making comments on this
- the glider has it's short-comings. I'm not putting
down the PW6 - just discussing the differences.

These two place ships are mostly bought by clubs and
most clubs, at least here in the U.S. are on a budget.
So, Yes a $40,000 price difference plus lower refinish
costs and lower parts costs are a very good incentive
to purchase a PW-6.

My point exactly. Different strokes etc...

Also, check the finish of a 5 year old 6 vs a 5 year
old 21.
Let's see, a polyurethene paint job versus a gel coat
refinish.
Hmmmm, which costs a lot more?

Again, my point exactly. You seem to have answered
your own questions regarding quality.

Cheers,

B