Margy Natalie wrote:

You can't go wrong with a good Navion :-). Decide if you want to spend
your money now or later and then make your choices. If you find one
with an upgraded engine (IO 520 or IO 550) it will cost significantly
more than one with the E series (205 or 225), but the work will have
been done for you. If you get a 205 or 225 plan on upgrading when the
engine quits or needs overhauling. We had a GO-435 that we bought for
$35,000 and it lasted for a number of years before going boom. We spent
a lot (didn't care to keep track) on the new engine, interior, paint,
panel, etc., but that much work didn't really HAVE to get done. It's a
great plane.

Margy

And yours is a pretty one too! It was great finally meeting you in real
life!