Well said by everyone. Some good posts that make sense. Think we did right thing with 737s. Fuel won't be going through roof anytime soon even if spikes will come back down as oil
glut is huge. CFM engine is rock solid. Higher resale on 700s to secondary markets or as freighters. Very versatile airplane range and short field wise (EGE, JAC, STT etc). Can be converted to a cattle car very quick doing dense all economy seating and lastly...It's a Boeing...it ain't comfortable up front and it's not exciting to fly, there's no wow factor...but it's still a Boeing.
If the Q400 and E190 was any indication the C will be basket case for awhile. I'll take the Guppy anyday.