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I flew your old airplane John. I like it. It's fast, loud, and built like a brick %#$@ house. The new owner doesn't have any intention of negotiating whatsoever though, and even with new props and a GTN625 I don't think it's worth 575k.
Thoughts? I'm a cash buyer, too. You'd think he'd want to bargain with a guy who can give him a check or a bag full of 100s, but nope.
Anyway, still looking, still want a Merlin.
Good Evening Craig,
He was a bit of an odd duck when I sold the plane to him last year. I'm afraid I wouldn't have much pull with him beyond what you have, though I would be happy to call him and rattle his cage a bit if you want.
It's a nice old bird, but like all turbines of this vintage, you're buying the engines. I don't know if he's kept up with the Propulsion International engine program or not, but that's one thing that I really believe puts it ahead of the pack. There's a lot to be said about never having to worry about spending any money on engine maintenance.
John IV
