I have been looking quite a bit the last month for used RV's. I could actually make a 6,7,8 work for me. I am split between a taildragger and nose gear aircraft. I have a short list of 4 aircraft that do interest me at the moment. The biggest issue is pricing. I am not out to take the last dollar from someone but want to pay a fair price in case I need to sell it or find I don't use it as often as I hope.
Asking prices are all over the place. The 4 Aircraft I am looking at vary from 56K to 115k. All are IFR capable with full panels and IO360 with CS props. Many owners I have contacted seem to base pricing on what they have in the aircraft. A friend with a RV tells me this is not realistic in todays market. Some of these aircraft have been on the market for a long time.
Is there any reference to find what RV's are actually selling for? I have looked but can't locate one. I fully understand that model, engine and avionics can cause large swings in price. Build quality is the one variable that is hard to quantify. Friends have offered very different buying suggestions. The most knowledgeable one suggests that 65k should buy a great IFR RV6 in this market. He has helped sell several aircraft and says prices are down this summer as much as 30 percent from 3 years ago.
What is the forum opinion on pricing and any hints on where to get a concept of fair pricing would be appreciated.
Asking prices are all over the place. The 4 Aircraft I am looking at vary from 56K to 115k. All are IFR capable with full panels and IO360 with CS props. Many owners I have contacted seem to base pricing on what they have in the aircraft. A friend with a RV tells me this is not realistic in todays market. Some of these aircraft have been on the market for a long time.
Is there any reference to find what RV's are actually selling for? I have looked but can't locate one. I fully understand that model, engine and avionics can cause large swings in price. Build quality is the one variable that is hard to quantify. Friends have offered very different buying suggestions. The most knowledgeable one suggests that 65k should buy a great IFR RV6 in this market. He has helped sell several aircraft and says prices are down this summer as much as 30 percent from 3 years ago.
What is the forum opinion on pricing and any hints on where to get a concept of fair pricing would be appreciated.