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Old 03-02-2013, 06:56 AM
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That sounds pretty awesome. Any pics?
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=91971

Need to update it...
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Old 04-06-2014, 06:56 AM
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Default My buying experience March 2014

A lot of factors go into it...how bad does the seller need to sell it and how bad do you want to buy it?
I made an offer after my pre-buy inspection was complete. I was present for the pre-buy so the A&P was able to explain any squawks or potential issues to me on the spot.

Simple 1994 RV-4, steam guages, Day/Night VFR, 160hp O-320 with 2000 hrs TT, 500 hrs TTAF, fixed pitch wood prop, recently replaced mags, new harnesses, 950 lbs empty weight. Compressions 75+/- all around and good oil analysis. Flies straight, built very well according to the A&P's assessment. Paint top quality from a well known professional, always hangared.
I ended up paying for the pre-buy inspection, well worth the money!
All said and done I paid $34,700. I was happy with the price and that is what each buyer has to ask themselves.









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Old 04-06-2014, 07:13 AM
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I guess if any of these nice RV-4 airplanes are selling for as low as they are now would be a good time to buy one because it sure is a **** of a lot of fun for the money! I was sad when I sold my RV-3B because I wasn't sure I would have that same WOW what a great flying airplane feeling again, but I can say that my RV-4 is just as fun as my 3 and I can bring someone else along also. To me the 4 flys just as good as the 3 and maybe feels even better in some ways. If you can find a well built great flying RV-4 for anywhere under 50k buy it now.
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Old 04-06-2014, 07:48 AM
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Someone is gonna have to explain to me why an airplane that cost over $60K + to build will now have a resale value in the low 40K???

I can see a trend on this forum toward putting a value on the -4 at totally ridiculous level...Going by the flavor of the day an RV-3 is now worth more than a -4...

Pleassssse , be serious would you guys..

Nobody is gonna get my -4 for $30K and it is a 1986 model...

Just my $0.02

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I have to agree nobody will get my 4 for less than I have in it
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Old 04-06-2014, 08:23 PM
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I would highly recommend not buying a -4 or -6 for that matter just because it is cheap.

Built quality is a big issue on the -4s and -6s. I have seen some I would not fly if given to me and others that are works of art and well worth 60K+.

There can be some difficult and expensive repairs found in a poorly built plane.

I don't know how familiar you are with this model but carefully examine as many as possible, also seek out those who have built -4s there is much to learn. And as you know this site is an excellent source of information on all models of RVs.

There is usually a greater value in a plane with a higher price that is clearly very well build, equipped and maintained.

Good Luck with your search.

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