Advice and suggestions

WvFlightSurgeonWvFlightSurgeon
in General Discussion

Hello everyone,
I found a Piper Saratoga that I made an offer on that was likely a secondary offer. It was on a 1999 Piper Saratoga II HP with 1525 SNEW (TT 1525) Prop 200 SNEW. No damage history. So I moved on. I found a 1981 Saratoga T with 3318h and 840 SMOH on engine. Clean, no damage. Was scheduling a pre-buy and was then contacted by the 1999 owners and said they accepted my offer. Both have nice interiors. Avionics a little better in 1995. Not considering difference in price, how would y’all proceed considering both pass a pre-buy, etc. I understand this can be deeply personal but doing research and looking at upsides and down sides.

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  • empanninempannin

    It is likely the 81 Saratoga has more time until overhaul. Why is there a new prop on the Saratoga II?

    I would also consider what modifications you would want to do to avionics and airframe/interior to either considering the price and long lead times.

    Eric Panning
    1981 Seneca III
    Hillsboro, OR (KHIO)

  • WvFlightSurgeonWvFlightSurgeon
    Overhauled prop based on years (6y SNEW) according to logs.

    The avionics upgrades are definitely on list. The 1981 price leaves more room for that sooner then the newer model.
  • Unit74Unit74

    We are just spitting in the wind sir. Kinda like asking which girl is prettier to a blind man. Do you have links to info on both planes?

    I own and fly a 79 PA32RT-300T. Previous aircraft are a 79 Archer and 76 Arrow.

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