Why are RV-14’s $230k when a 7 or 9 is $100k

[NinerBikes]

Originally Posted by climberrn

Not all. My wife sat in the factory -14 and said “I like ours better, its paid for!” Cant argue with that!

Pure Gold! That one's a keeper!

When's the last time the wife got a new car.... just saying....

[climberrn]

I’m building her a Kitfox. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

[Bavafa]

Also consider, just because one thinks their plane is worth $$$$$$$, it does not mean he/she is going to get it.

[rockitdoc]

Originally Posted by ShortSnorter

As others have mentioned - there is more than meets the eye. While I have no doubt you could technically get a -14 in the air for $90k-100k, it would most certainly require a second hand engine, limited avionics, and paint (both of which installation would not be able to be outsourced to stay within the $100k range).

IMO, $140-160 - is a reasonable cost to build a -14.

Couple that with the limited market size, and it quickly becomes a hot commodity.

$145k is what mine will cost, all in, taxes and shipping included. I'm halfway there right now. That's with an $18k panel, new 390EXP119, interior, Beringer brakes, and some custom stuff like flush canopy latch, Andair Model 7 valve and wing root fuel filters. Includes tools, as well.

So, even without labor, a nice -14A should cost at least $140k. My tools were $6k.