My operating budget is currently $30,000/yr.

Does that budget include fuel and oil?

Yes.

Where do you plan to keep the airplane, and what does a hangar there cost?
Or tie-down, if you plan to go that route?

I'll be based in Hollister - 3O7. The last time I checked, there
weren't any hangars available. I'll get a tiedown, and wait for a
hangar. I need to contact them and get the fees.

Does it look like I can afford this plane?

Frankly, I think with your budget you could afford a T210 if you wanted to.
But certainly you should be able to obtain and keep a TR182, and a pretty
nice one at that.

I thought I could, but was told that T210s can really bite you with
unexpected, expensive maintenance.

BTW, I don't recall the official designation off the top of my head, but
I've always used the term "182RG" to describe a retractable gear Cessna 182,
and would normally call a turbocharged version a T182RG. I admit, it gets
confusing if you want to include the model letter as well, but just a
heads-up that you may not always see it called a "TR182".

Ok. I don't know where I picked that up.

Thanks for the info.

John Szpara
Private pilot
Fiero Owner 2-84 Indy Pace cars, 86 Coupe, 88 Formula 3.4, 88 Coupe, 88GT