Maule M5 180C or Kitfox 5

[Deejayel 1]

Maule is 55k, KF is 55k. Both birds listed on BS.

Which bird? My friend wants to come play with me. Lots of grass, short strips, sand bars etc...

Thanks.

Edited 24 Sep 2013 by Deejayel

[C5Engineer 1170]

The Maule will cost about to 10x more to feed, insure, and maintain. If thats already worked into the equation I'd buy the Maule!

[Av8r3400 1179]

Very different missions for these planes....  ?  4 vs 2 seats?  Certified vs Experimental?  10+ GPH vs 4 GPH?  Insurance?

 

 

...and I doubt the M5 would perform in the same class as the Kitfox.

[Deejayel 1]

Good thoughts. I have so much fun with my "sportscar", I dont want to talk anyone into a pick-up truck!

[EDMO 1078]

I've owned a Maule M4C, and two Kitfoxes - The Maule is the true "Heavy-Fast-Hauler", but you're going to pay more as long as you own it. And, you need to find a longer sandbar than the Kitfox can take off from.

I cant fly a Maule now because I am flying on my driver's license instead of a medical.

Cant believe the KF5 is worth $55K - Sounds like someone is looking for a sucker - But guess this depends on engine, condition, your finances, et. - You can buy Kitfoxes and Avids a whole lot cheaper than that, and they are cheaper to own, and more fun to fly, IMO.

EDMO

Edited 24 Sep 2013 by Ed In Missouri

[Av8r3400 1179]

Cant believe the KF5 is worth $55K

 

 

It's worth what ever the market will bear.

 

A IV with a 912 is worth $35-40k.

A V or VI is an easy $40-60 depending.

A VII or SS is $60-75.

 

Fair or not.  That's what the market is right now.  Sorry.

 

There are a million easy reasons why these are worth more than a bigger, fatter, $ertified plane.

[EDMO 1078]

Seemed high to me for a used 5 - and the M5 sounded a little cheap - maybe engine needs help?

My plane fund keeps me in the poverty birds!

EDMO