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Questions about GA Aircraft Choice/Purchase?
I’m embarking on my PPL journey and am really excited about it. I plan on doing both the VFR and IFR certifications (for my safety and that of those who fly with me someday). I’m always a forward thinker and have been looking at possible future planes should I decide to rent. It would seem that Mooneys have a higher cruise speed and similar GPH burn rates as many Piper and Cessna models. I am wondering if someone with 75-100 flight hours can fly a Mooney M20C or if this is biting of more plane than can be chewed, so to speak, due to its performance characteristics. Is this more plane than a person should fly with that amount of logged time? Opinions? Or should I stick with a Cherokee 180, Archer or Warrior for my 1st plane consideration?
I noticed a typo above…when I said, “to rent”, I really meant “plane to buy”. I’d really like to own my own bird someday, I think (atleast at this point, I think so!) 
I’m in the same position as you, and was actually looking at a Cessna 210 last week.
However, my instructor gave me some good advice, and I’ll pass it on to you.
First, you’re a student. You’re going to be beating the plane pretty good when you’re landing, over and over again, in order to get proficient and get your license. It can be pretty abusive on a plane. Do you really want to do this in YOUR plane, when you can do it in someone elses?
Second, you should figure out what you like first. Fly the Cessna (high wing) and some low wing aircraft too. Figure out what your pattern will be – will you be going on longer trips or just short ones? Will you want to do more acrobatic type thing, or just get from place to place? How many passengers do you want to carry? What can you afford?
It’s a huge investment – get out there in a few before you buy.
Good luck -
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