Originally Posted by
splash333
he said he would take 4000, I just dont know how much I could afford to put a new engine in it. Seems like the airframe alone has to be worth something
The worst thing for an engine is to "sit". Now if they knew it was going to sit and did the "mothball" maintenance -
maybe.
I don't know if it's Lycoming, Continential, or a general rule of thumb, but I've heard the engine is to be reman'd/replaced at TBO
OR after 10 years. I am aware TBO is only a recommendation, and that there are
well cared for and routinely used motors that are well past TBO.
Another flag - "new custom interior". From my flying club days, some members were more concerned about appearance than avionics upgrades, etc. How "new" is the interior? I also notice there is no mention of the prop in the ad. It might need a new one.
Can you tell us what you want the plane for?