Doesn't AOPA know the value of a good pre-buy?

Nathan Young wrote:

See attached link about the Twin Comanche they are giving away.
Sounds like the engines were toast when they bought the plane. I know
they plan on replacing/overhauling the engines, but this kind of stuff
is indicative of a REALLY bad condition plane.

With a twin, it's usually just indicative of age. It's not uncommon for a new
set of engines to cost more than the plane would be worth once the engines are
installed. Some people just sell the plane at that point and go buy another.
AOPA has certainly done comprehensive pre-buys on all the other aircraft they
fixed up. From the photo, it sure looks like a clean airplane.

George Patterson
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