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One of those is not in my price range.

Does the PA-12 have a baggage are or anything behind the rear seat. Looking for enough room for some beach towels, a small bag for a change of clothes, and maybe a small cooler. Thinking it could be a great plane for short trips for my little fam.

The Apache and a potato.

I've loved the 500 since I was a kid. Been eyeballing Mosquito XETs. But thinking maybe I should stick to my $250 RC electric help. Crash that enough as it is.

Composite damage can be harder to detect in some instances, but composites can also be repaired. The accident sounds pretty significant. I would want hyper-detailed information on what the damage was, who repaired it, how it was repaired, etc. The salesman sounds like he is spouting pure BS...

Have it on my 2011 Silverado and no issues, just burns a little more oil than new. Mechanic says he sees a lot of issues with the new Chevy version. The idea of stop start with turbo engines seems nuts to me if the turbos are oil cooled.

I had a 1961 172B and it was a great plane. The O-300 is very smooth, not too bad on gas, and sounds great. My engine had around 400 hrs since a recent overhaul from a good shop. My comps stayed up pretty good. That engine concerns me. Both comps, time since overhaul with lack of use, and...

Took my truck in for some maint and asked them to take a good look at the frame. They said it is actually in really good shape with just some surface rust in spots, so will keep this one going for awhile longer. Would rather put $2k a year into maintenance than need to spend $50k plus on a new...

My truck only has 112k miles. I don't mind putting some money in to keep it going, cheaper than a $60k truck. Mechanical stuff can be fixed, but structural rust scares me a bit.

Looking to replace my pickup and was wondering if people have brands they like. Looking for to replace my 2011 Silverado 1500 5.3V8. Use it for towing a horse trailer or dump trailer occasionally (5k pounds) short distances. Happy with it mechanically, but structurally it sucks. Lots of rust...

It's not an airplane until it has its airworthiness cert. For now just a pile of dough and icing. Hope the inspection goes well.

I've seen this one before. Usually a plumber or cable guy and the hot girl doesn't have enough cash. Hope the russian dude was gentle with you.

Sure it wasn't the dollar twenty five store?

Shows you how far along into this I am. My end goal is to be a CFI because I love flying and teaching. Could care less about the commercial aspect, in the traditional sense.

Going for my CFI and next step is the commercial rating. Any suggestions on best book for learning the info? Didn't see one from the FAA like there was for IFR. Also, any good books for test prep? Thanks!