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Old February 12th 08, 06:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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BobR wrote:
On Feb 12, 5:50 am, Scott wrote:

And I won't debate that My take was the poster was implying that he
thought it was cheaper to build rather than buy and on that assumption,
I suggested he check out some older "classics" if cost was the only
criterion

Scott



cavalamb himself wrote:


True, but it won't be an RV-6,- Hide quoted text -


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The relative cost of Build vs Buy will vary greatly depending on the
mission requirements and the amount of time used in the calculation.
In many cases, it might be cheaper to buy for the initial expense but
depending to circumstances the long term costs would be greater when
you consider annual inspections and the costs of buying parts for
production aircraft. Building your own might be more expensive on the
initial price but prove less costly if you intend to keep the plane
for an extended period of time.



In the end it always comes back to, :If you want to fly, buy;
if you want to build, build".