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Wow this convo dropped of quickly. I didn't get a chance to look at the local Bonanza for sale this weekend. I will say, there appears to be a lot more shoulder room in a Saratoga than a Bonanza...there is room for a cooler between the middle seats of the 'toga.

This may be true in performance, but not price. I keep going in circles between a twin and a roomy single. More speed would be nice, but is not essential. I didn't know the 58P was turbo.

So, I look at a '81 58P vs. the previously mentioned Saratoga. There is a 58P with TT1910, 614 on both engines for 10,000 more than the Saratoga. How much more, besides fuel burn, will the 58P be to operate?

I agree with the partner statement. Few of the folks I know are ME qual'd. I'd have zero chance of a partner on a multi. Decent chance on a single. That is...if I really want a partner.

I'm not sure where to begin first: hauling 52 cats or a cello... All fantastic information. Yes, I am used to multiple engines and because of this, rarely fly the Lance at night. Not that have 2 engines would add much night flying. I just flew with a guy who was a demo pilot at Beech, and I...

Yes, I get that. I understand fully how it works in the housing world. Which leads me to, what is the best way to value a plane in the buying process. In real estate you look a comparable house values. Example: I see a 1995 Saratoga II HP, TT 1131 TT, new eninge $189,500 I see a 1997...

This is in my neighborhood. I'm going to go take a look and see how different in size they really are (interior). It is more than I want to pay, but lots of fancy glass. As my co-pilots are typically my kids or wife, the elbow room is not an issue for me. I'd be curious if my wife & kids...

Ooh. I get it.

"NOTATION: The owner recently had a propeller strike during taxi. The engine was removed and inspected by the same engine shop that performed the overhaul. A brand new propeller was also installed. The owner has advised us that the remaining transferable engine warranty will still be...

Good info, I like that 50ft paint. The Lance I lease has that and 100ft "Partridge Family" velour interior. So...when we talk damage... I saw a Saratoga listed with about 50 hrs on the motor. Said they had a prop strike after the new engine installed. X, Y & Z was accomplished and engine...

Really? It appears to me non-club seating has less leg room. Beside, I like to look back and see my happy family playing cards and giggling and smiling and not fighting...oh wait...was I just dreaming? But seriously folks, they do play cards on all flights.

Yep, I get that. Though I have a friend who said he'd rather buy with "fresh" engines & avionics vs. nice paint an interior. Apparently having his "glass" installed was night-mare-ish.

This is all very informative folks, and I greatly appreciate it. So, here is my next two part question for this series: Baron vs. Saratoga With the initial follow on of: at how many hours on the engine do you start to look away from a purchase candidate?

This is going to sound weak, but I find the 310 ugly inside & out. I think it is a great plane for the value (I guess). The Lance I'm in has club seating, and I wouldn't want anything else. I agree, for most of our flying, 160 is fine. Hell, for all of my flying 160 is fine...but more speed...

Family or not, I want to be safe. How about some, non-emotional, feedback on a Seneca. Are they reasonably fast? That is, beyond the second engine, what advantage does a Seneca have over a Saratoga?

In the Lance I'm in, height isn't a problem (I'm 6'1"). I want more speed and air conditioning. How does the Malibu have such a problem? What about new or rebuilt motors?

Excellent, the first wise crack. I'll have you know I'd be thrilled if it could autoland at 300 RVR, but I'm generally realistic. Yes, I'd like autopilot. The Lance I'm on now only has heading hold. I can do without...but would rather not.

Ok, Bonanza, interesting. My family consists of string beans, 10, 12 & 15 Luggage has never been an issue, we've learned to pack every nook and cranny of the Lance. No real mountainous flying to speak of. I was wondering about that 190 Saratoga. What does a Bonanza cruise at & burn?

Quick background: I'm an ATP who has flown jets for the last 20 years, I only say that to clarify I know how to fly. I don't know GA very well -- the airplanes and what makes sense from operating costs to speed & fuel burn. For the last year + I've leased time on a '78 Lance. It has been...

Nexus 7 is great, but I bought a Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0. It has a few more niceties than the Nexus. Perfect size in a GA cockpit, mounted to yoke. I've been using Naviator for about a year. It is great and reasonably priced. When it came down to it, $250 was the right price & size for a tablet.