Larryskydives wrote:
I am slling my 1956 172, and will be in the amrket to purchase another plane.

I am really leaning towards a 1968 - 1970 Arrow.

Low elevation plane only. May as well get an Archer.


However , have seen a couple
of Archers that look interesting. Having a highwing I am partial to them -
what are the thoughts on early 210's (money pits?).

Early 210's can be horrible money pits and they don't go very fast.


I have also found a couple
of mid 60's wide body 182's. What about 177rg's - good speed.

A 182 with pants and a 177RG are about the same speed. I had a FG 177
and didn't like it at all. The 177 will cost you more to operate.