"Tom Hyslip" wrote in message
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I am considering purchasing a 2 or 4 seater. I can justify the cost of
the
plane, by the off set rental fees, but I am not sure how much I need to
budget for other fees, insurance, tie down, gas, parts, maintenance, etc.

I am looking to spend around 25k on the plane, nothing fancy, just
something
to build time in. If need be I will spend a little more to get something
that is IFR certified so I can work on my rating.

Any advice, experience with additional costs would be apprecitaed.

It will depend a lot on what area of the country (or which country?)
you're in as far as costs for tiedown/hangar and fuel. If you're 'lucky'
enough to be in the boondocks, you can find hangar space for under $50/month
and mogas on-field for under $2/gallon. State registration and/or taxes may
also have to figure into your budget.

Check with other owners in your area to get some idea as to
tiedown/hangar charges, maintenance, taxes, insurance, etc., for a similar
aircraft.