Skyhawk versus Archer?

Joe wrote:
Wanted to ask the group for their pro's/cons between the Cessna Skyhawk
and Piper Archer 180.

1) What particular year models are more desired than others

I think there is only one model year that was both called "Archer" and "180",
1975. Before that the Cherokee 180 was called something else, not Archer and
after that came the 181 with the tapered wing. This is from memory.

Some people like the tapered wing better, but for me, the difference wouldn't be
enough to drive a decision one way or the other. The constant cross section
(hershey bar) wing works fine.


2) Which one is easier to re-sell, and which one has more profit
potential?

Pipers are lower cost generally, and that will be also reflected in your resale.
I don't think either has any profit advantage. There is a slightly bigger market
for the Cessnas because so many people trained in them. That's why the Cessna
prices are a little higher.


3) Easier to maintain?

No difference.


4) Etc, etc

Personal preference. High-wing / low-wing yada yada.