I had a 2005 SR-20 GTS. Pretty fast for 200hp, but not a very "robust" airplane. Maintenance was very expensive. It was a runway HOG with a terrible useful load (850lbs). The SR22 has a lot more power (which fixes some of the problems). The Cirrus seems to be somewhere between a factory airplane and a kit plane. The early ones were not nearly as nice as the current models.
As of Feb 2024 prices have come down. I see G2s for sale in the 250-300k range and G3 turbos for 350k. Seems the market has cooled a bit and release of the G7 may have helped.
G,day Dave from Sydney Australia Thanks for the review of the cirrus type and three different models. Even with all the glass you still need the three backup gauges! 🌏🇦🇺
I got my private certificate in a Cessna 172 and I thought this was the best plane for me. Unfortunately, I went "Rusty" for a long time. In retirement I decided to give it another try and by pure chance ended up flying a Cirrus SR20 G2. I am now forever spoiled by this airplane as it is the easiest and most fun to fly. I would love to fly the later models, but there are none to be found in my area.
I had a 2005 SR-20 GTS. Pretty fast for 200hp, but not a very "robust" airplane. Maintenance was very expensive. It was a runway HOG with a terrible useful load (850lbs). The SR22 has a lot more power (which fixes some of the problems). The Cirrus seems to be somewhere between a factory airplane and a kit plane. The early ones were not nearly as nice as the current models.
As of Feb 2024 prices have come down. I see G2s for sale in the 250-300k range and G3 turbos for 350k. Seems the market has cooled a bit and release of the G7 may have helped.
G,day Dave from Sydney Australia
Thanks for the review of the cirrus type and three different models.
Even with all the glass you still need the three backup gauges!
🌏🇦🇺
Being a sixpack guy I would be looking at them too!
I got my private certificate in a Cessna 172 and I thought this was the best plane for me. Unfortunately, I went "Rusty" for a long time. In retirement I decided to give it another try and by pure chance ended up flying a Cirrus SR20 G2. I am now forever spoiled by this airplane as it is the easiest and most fun to fly. I would love to fly the later models, but there are none to be found in my area.
Great to see 556L - where was that shot please?
Cirrus = yuck, I thought you said the limit was $150,000, I'm still with Comanche or a 177 with a 390 motor
Not for me; starting a new series on GA prices.
@@Planeviz Please do. I am a new pilot and don't know if I should buy now or wait.