Which $500k plane to buy?

[Howard]

Originally Posted by tonyw

One plane I would look at that would be economical, fast, and have the range you want is the Mooney Acclaim. That would buy you a new fast single with a new warrantee. If you want size and comfort then I would suggest a used King Air or Cheyenne.

I don't think an acclaim would carry five adults, would it?

A King Air would be a better bet than a Lear for sure.

[capnbill767]

A good bet is the Piper Navajo Cheiftan with the colemill conversion with the VG kit. I've owned mine for 7 years lowest maintenence cost of the cabin twins. Useful load is approx +- 2400 lbs. Good tbo on engines, not a runway hog, good airplane could be in the 350 -450K . 40 GPH 185 kts @ 6000'. 800 nm range. Not as quiet as a 421, but then lower maintenence costs, have extensive experience in the C-400 series, aerocommander c-300, beech, etc, best bang for the buck, Navajo cheiftan w/ colemill conv/vg kit. Good luck

[GodseyK]

Look at the Piper Malibu's.