If you're really keen on owning, how about the IAR IS-28 Lark?
http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/Pl...fm?planeID=370

You might be able to pick one up at a decent price: I believe there's
something about life-limit (30 yrs?) that changes it's flying category
and hence lowers it's value. Sorry, but I don't know much else about
that situation (and I think it's different between Canada and U.S.).
It's a decent flier and handles well (but I've only done about 20
flights in one, mostly 1/2 hour intros).

Try looking for a club, though... there should be a much better 2-
seater for rent than you could afford to buy, and then get joy out of
a nice single.

My personal experience is that it's much cheaper to rent the club
ships than it is to own one. Owning gives you more freedom; I don't
share very well.

-John