Good Stories about Plane Purchases

I am looking into purchasing my own plane... I think that I am pretty
aware of the costs (as much as a non-owner can be). I would like to
hear from those of you who have had a good experience with a plane
purchase. I have the bad experience posts also. My guess is that the
good will outweigh the bad by a long shot (or at least I am hoping so)
Thanks !!

Jon Kraus
PP-ASEL-IA
(possible Mooney buyer)