BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 17:06

Username Protected wrote:

I'd take a TBM850 over a Meridian.

no kidding... who wouldn't?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 17:20

Username Protected wrote:

Apparently some people, but thank you for your sarcasm.

For equal money I can't see why anyone would choose the Meridian. The extra million sways some people to the Piper.
I looked at the Meridain and could live with the mission profile and price but lack of headroom ended my research. I'm just over 6ft but have a long back.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 17:48

Username Protected wrote:

Took off with 9 adults and 3/4 fuel... Bags to the ceiling... Still had 1:35 on board.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N152 ... /KLAS/KDUA

That's my point. I've done that mission in your plane. Beautiful bird.can't wait to see the new paint.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 17:50

Username Protected wrote:

Apparently some people, but thank you for your sarcasm.

tBM 850 is a lot more money. Wed all take one.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 19:58

Username Protected wrote:

Apparently some people, but thank you for your sarcasm.

tBM 850 is a lot more money. Wed all take one.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 20:00

If you're talking about comparisons, you can't compare prices of a 5-year-old plane and a new plane...

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 20:11

I know it's oranges to grapefruits, but if I had $2 million and was Meridian shopping, I'd sure as hell look at a used TBM.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 20:13

I agree.

----------------

I'll take a grapefruit for $2 million please!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 20:26

Username Protected wrote:

If you're talking about comparisons, you can't compare prices of a 5-year-old plane and a new plane...

I disagree... compare with cars.. If I have a 30K budget, I can get a new Ford, or a 5 year old, low mile, clean, Lexus that was 50K new, for the same 30K. I am going to consider it.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 20:28

Username Protected wrote:

If you're talking about comparisons, you can't compare prices of a 5-year-old plane and a new plane...

Agreed, I do not believe the owner/pilot who is considering the purchase of a new aircraft is going to be interested in a 5 year old aircraft. It is not my intention to demean the used aircraft market, there is nothing wrong with a 5 year old or a 50 year old aircraft for that matter. It is just that the motivations and criteria that lead you to purchase a new aircraft probably preclude you from buying a 5 year old aircraft. Just my .02.

Chris

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 22:09

Username Protected wrote:

Sure, new. But a 2006 TBM is the same price as a 2011 Meridian. Buyers looking for a turboprop single will consider both -- they're in the same market niche.

So your S35 is in the same market niche as this, because they are both piston singles, and they both cost the same?

http://www.controller.com/listingsdetai ... 166274.htm

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 22:14

Username Protected wrote:

Sure, new. But a 2006 TBM is the same price as a 2011 Meridian. Buyers looking for a turboprop single will consider both -- they're in the same market niche.

So your S35 is in the same market niche as this, because they are both piston singles, and they both cost the same?

http://www.controller.com/listingsdetai ... 166274.htm

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 May 2011, 22:40

Username Protected wrote:

Isn't that a Canadian stealth bomber?

yes, i believe you nailed it

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 May 2011, 09:47

Username Protected wrote:

I know it's oranges to grapefruits, but if I had $2 million and was Meridian shopping, I'd sure as hell look at a used TBM.

The OP was basing it on $850K Meridien.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 May 2011, 10:50

All I know is that I just arrived back in town to see this thread and I love Meridians and am going to see if I can go review the aircraft. This is a great price and since it is usually just me or me and my wife..... :drool:

.

The Piper Meridian