I don't like to "me too" posts, but this one definitely deserves a "ME TOO". We get this question all the time and this really lays it out. I think we could take this Blue Book and add a few things to look for and a recommendation to get a KR builder or technical counselor to look at it, and we should put it on the KR-Net.
If y'all (southern for yous guys) don't think that is appropriate, I will put it on kr-builder. Great post, Brian. See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC da...@kr-builder.org See you in Mt. Vernon - 2004 - KR Gathering See our EAA Chapter 242 at http://EAA242.org -------Original Message------- From: KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 04/01/04 23:05:09 To: KRnet Subject: RE: KR> $8000.00 for it. Is this to much to pay? Here is my very scientific blue book of KR values finely honed from years of watching what KRs sell for. Basic KR1 $6,500 Basic KR2 $8,000 Basic KR2S $9,000 Values are basic VFR instruments with no gyros and one nav/com. VW 1800-1900 for the KR1, and VW 2180 for 2 or 2S. Based on well built flying KR with average paint and under 300 hours and retract gear. add Diehl or Grove fixed gear +$1,000 add wheel pants +$300 Continental or Lycoming engine +$2,000 Not currently flying -$1,000 or more depending on condition add transponder +$500 very nice paint and interior +$500 needs repainting -$500 cruise speed over 160 MPH +$500 cruise speed under 140 MPH -$500 required lights for night flight +$400 I base these prices on what I have seen KRs sell for. I need to add that for what it costs in time and money to build one and for the fun, performance, and economy you get out of a KR that they should sell for at least $5,000 more. Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com
