Engine over TBO at purchase

I would much rather buy an aircraft with a TBO engine than one with 0
hours. It amazes me when you see ads for aircraft with just a couple
hours on the engine. I just can't see trusting the overhaul of an owner
who does the overhaul just to sell the plane. There are a ***LOT*** of
corners you can cut when you overhaul an engine. Give me the plane
pre-overhaul and let me have it overhauled myself.

-Robert, CFI


DHead wrote:
Hi group.
I am interested in buying a Sundowner with 2035 TT E&A.
The owner (actually the broker) offered to allow $5K off the asking price to
have the engine O/H'd.
I am a student pilot and very much want this particular airplane, but I
don't think that $5K off a $14K O/H is reasonable.
The avionics are ok, but could be improved on. My biggest concern at this
point is the engine time.
Any opinions on what is fair to me and the seller concerning allowances for
the engine O/H?
Thanks in advance.

Gary
Future pilot without a plane