Originally Posted by Tony

Then, chances are these also need to be done. Interior, say 3000.00-4000.00, paint 12000-15000, engines approx. 30000-35000 ea., props, if they can be overhauled, around 2200 ea., avionics limitless. These are all ballpark figures, but I think they are reasonable.

Add these up and it easy to see your better off to buy one that's turn key.