I am in a partnership with 182B but am thinking of opting out. If I opt out I will either end up with the plane or not. If not then I will be buying another plane.

Been thinking of lots of options if I have to get a new plane. Kind of narrowed it down to either a Maule or a Stinson. If a Stinson it would have to be a 108-3 cus 40 gallons fuel is just to little when heading for Baja.

My question in this post for the Maule folks is this. Seems that an M-4 with 220 Franklin and a M-5 with an IO-360 are pretty close in price. All other things being equal, which on do you guys think is the best, the M4-220 or the M5-210

A Cessna 170 180HP is way too much money.

Tim

John, If you don't mind posting a synopses of your phone call with Tim, I'd be interested. I will be looking to buy next year, I've pretty well decided on the Maule for me as well. The M4 & M5 seem to fit my bill overall, the opinion I have formed is they are close but the M5 is a bit more capable.

I'd love to get input from owners of both of these planes (M4 & M5) to assist me in my research.

Thanks

The m-5 235 would also be a great choice (esp. for baja). The auto gas stc would pay for the purchase price difference quickly.


MHO

While you are looking, don't forget the M6. M-5 fuselage, but with the long wing of the m7. Pretty much ties you to the 235 though, I don't think many 180's were made.

jmtgt wrote:Tim,

Give me a call tuesday or wednesday and we can talk some. Pros and cons from a IO-360 owner if you want.

John

I wouldn't mind hearing the pros and cons too, perhaps add them to this post?