Hi George, you will never get the poor penniless pilots to buy the 30 gal idea, it's just a waste of time. gene
Barbara & George Frebert wrote: > Warren, I answered this on the "Coupe" line as well, since you placed it on > both sites. > The difference in installation costs can vary throught the country. Here in > Dover, Delaware, the AP/IA rate is $45.00. We also do not have a sales tax > or tax on aircraft. > Let's play with the numbers once more. I understand David removed the three > tanks from his Alon, had them rebuilt and reinstalled. I do not know the > price he paid, so he will have to confirm these numbers. > Let's say that the removal, repair and re-installation of the three tanks > costs $2,500. Now lets say that the cost of the 30-gal. kit and > installation costs $5,000. You now have a true investment in the 30-gallon > system of $2,500. > In the case of the repair, you still have 30 year-old tanks and an > antiquated system. Therefore your expendature will not reflect a return on > your investment. However (I feel) that an Alon with the 30 gallon tanks > conversion is worth $2,500 more in the marketplace. > Of course, Warren, we do not know that for sure, so I will put the question > to the group. > "If you had two identical Alons you were considering for purchase, would you > pay an addition $2,500 for the one with the 30-gallon wing tank conversion? > George Frebert > P.S. > Warren, I really enjoy this discussion. I think it is wonderful that you are > taking the position you are taking. If there were no other opinions, then > this forum would be a waste of time. Besides, there are always two sides > (or more) to any issue. Your points are valid ones and are appreciated. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Monday, April 17, 2000 10:06 AM > Subject: Fwd: Gas tanks > > > > > __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ Start an Email List For Free at Topica. http://www.topica.com/register
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