Tony wrote:

I have narrowed my choices down to two. A CESSNA 210, 1960, 3895 TT, 377
SMOH , Dual Mk12d, IFR, Modern Panel, Great Paint, Good interior &
glass, NDH, Fresh Annual for 60,000. Continental IO-470-E. 377 SMOH. 260
Hp. Fuel Injected.

And a 1964 Comanche 250, 3500TT, 400 SMOH, IFR, Duel KX155,
Autopilot(old one), Fresh Annual, NDH, needs paint and interior.

What would everyones choice be on the two airplanes. This is going to be
my first buy. Any ifo on the 210 would help. Anyone fly a 1960 210?
ANYTHING WOULD HELP

I know a guy just like you. Bought the same 210 for his first plane.
You cannot believe how big a ****box an old 210 can be. Plus, they are
slow. He put $12K just into the gear in three years. Get yourself a
182 with a big motor and go the same speed for a hell of a lot less money.