VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Model Specific > RV-4
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-01-2020, 02:35 PM
00Dan 00Dan is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 12
Default What’s the RV-4 market looking like these days?

Hey all,

An RV has always held an appeal to me and I’m currently looking to move up from what I’m flying now, and a -4 is on my short list. About what would it take to get into a flying basic VFR -4? Are there common issues to be aware of at that end of the market?

What’s the insurance market looking like on these? (I’m aware of across the board increases).

As economics are always a factor, consider this some market research to narrow down what plane I end up pursuing.

Thanks!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-01-2020, 02:49 PM
acam37's Avatar
acam37 acam37 is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Lufkin Tx
Posts: 689
Default

Looks like they are in the 45-50k range for your basic RV-4. I had low time tailwheel and Falcon insurance was $1800 back in 2016.
__________________
Arlie Conner (A&P)
RV-4 (N124TT) Sold
RV-8 (N269CP) Sold
RV-4 (N684ML) completed 3-17-19
KOCH Nacogdoches
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-01-2020, 03:09 PM
Mike S's Avatar
Mike S Mike S is offline
Senior Curmudgeon
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
Default Welcome to VAF

Dan, welcome to VAF
__________________
Mike Starkey
VAF 909

Rv-10, N210LM.

Flying as of 12/4/2010

Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011

Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.

"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-01-2020, 03:13 PM
00Dan 00Dan is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 12
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike S View Post
Dan, welcome to VAF
Thanks! My join date is proof I’ve been lurking and drooling for a while; it’s time to see if I can finally make the jump.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-01-2020, 05:43 PM
Nate-ISU Nate-ISU is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 51
Default

This is what I've found watching the market since ~2013, figures in USD.

30-40: Basic VFR, maybe IFR, no frills.
40-50: some glass, IFR capable, probably constant speed prop/Catto
50-60: Glass, great paint, all the QoL mods
60-70+: Pristine show plane

Last edited by Nate-ISU : 08-01-2020 at 05:45 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-01-2020, 08:11 PM
Scott Hersha Scott Hersha is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 1,558
Default

If you’re looking for a sport plane that gives you more pure enjoyment per dollar than any other, you are looking for an RV4. My RV4 is my 5th RV - RV6, RV8, RV4, RV8, and now my last one - another RV4. My insurance (full coverage) for my $40K RV4 is $840/year.
__________________
SH
RV6/2001 built/sold 2005
RV8 Fastback/2008 built/sold 2015
RV4/bought 2016/sold/2017
RV8/2018 built/Sold(sadly)
RV4/bought 2019 Flying
Cincinnati, OH/KHAO
JAN2020
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:28 AM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.