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Re: Europa-List: Europa - how much does it really cost?

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Europa - how much does it really cost?
From: Michael Grass <M.Grass@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:28:01

>Why spend 2,500 hours (several years) building, when you can buy a
>completed one for half the total price?

Easy, because you miss out the fun and challenge to built it and have it the 
way you want it.

Michael Grass
A266 Trigear Detroit

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <sqwk7000@cotswoldwireless.co.uk>
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 6:07 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Europa - how much does it really cost?


>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Yes, G-SHSH is for sale - it's mine.
>
> I was advised that a realistic price to ask is GBP 32,000.  It is very
> well built (I would say that, wouldn't I?), light (789lb) but well
> equipped.  TT 41 hours.  Rotax 912, Classic mono.  Factory trailer GBP
> 1,000.
>
> I offered it for sale at GBP 33,000 last year.  There was considerable
> interest but no firm buyer at that price.  On the other hand, I did not
> advertise extensively because I was uncertain whether I really wanted to
> part with it.  I propose to advertise more fully this spring.
>
> If there is anyone out there interested, contact me off-forum for more
> details.
>
> Why spend 2,500 hours (several years) building, when you can buy a
> completed one for half the total price?
>
> David
>
>
> PS  A thorough checkout with an experienced mono pilot/coach should save
> you the cost of a new prop in the first year.
>
>
> Quoting Pete Lawless <pete@lawless.info>:
>
>>
>> Terry if you are looking for a good Classic G-SHSH is for sale at
>> Kemble.  Nice light aeroplane with only 30 hours ish on from new.
>>
>> Its parked just behind mine.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Pete
>>
>>>
>> Just one thing though. If you purchase a mono wheel version, expect to
>> break
>> a propeller in the first 12 months of ownership (unless you are
>> extremely
>> lucky).
>
>
> 



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