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    First Plane Minimum 200hp (Business Use) Keeping 3-5 Years - Suggestions?

    While I can understand your point of view, I think my goals vary from what you are outlining. As I mentioned in a prior post, the reason for the $120k for me is not based upon a maximum capital expenditure amount. Its based upon the fact that I am looking to purchase my first plane with limited...
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    First Plane Minimum 200hp (Business Use) Keeping 3-5 Years - Suggestions?

    Thanks for the heads up. While I absolutely expect insurance to be significantly more on a retract, its not something that would be cost prohibitive for me. I will have to look into the 235/Dakota as I have not done a lot of research on them. More on the Commanche 250. Understood. No worries...
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    First Plane Minimum 200hp (Business Use) Keeping 3-5 Years - Suggestions?

    My primary trainer is a Piper 140. Also have access to a Cessna 172, Piper Commanche 250, and Piper Archer II at my local airport without having to join a club or rent something special. My plan is to go to a larger airport/rental club, spend a week and fly all of the aircraft (with my CFI) to...
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    First Plane Minimum 200hp (Business Use) Keeping 3-5 Years - Suggestions?

    Thank you for the information and the insight, I appreciate it. My A&P actually showed me a Commanche 250 last week and said he thinks it would be a variable option. No worries, I completely understand this is not an "investment" from an appreciating asset with an ROI standpoint. Many assets...
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    First Plane Minimum 200hp (Business Use) Keeping 3-5 Years - Suggestions?

    Gentlemen, I apologize for your aparent disdain however I did not see any particular post that appropriately reflected my particular situation. I saw several, what is my best bang for buck posts, but None that specifically outlined a similar mission parameter to mine as well as more...
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    First Plane Minimum 200hp (Business Use) Keeping 3-5 Years - Suggestions?

    This is my first post here so I first wanted to introduce myself and explain a bit about my Mission. I am a business owner based out of the mid-west (Kansas primarily) that owns and visits business in Kansas as well as surrounding states. I am in the process of expansion and am working on...
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