Return-Path: Sender: (Marvin Kaye) To: lml Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2002 13:47:43 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.0b4) with ESMTP id 1601485 for lml@lancaironline.net; Thu, 04 Jul 2002 12:24:07 -0400 Received: from imo-r07.mx.aol.com ([152.163.225.103]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Thu, 4 Jul 2002 12:17:56 -0400 Received: from SMyers7558@aol.com by imo-r07.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v32.21.) id k.d6.18ccae1c (4560) for ; Thu, 4 Jul 2002 12:24:05 -0400 (EDT) From: SMyers7558@aol.com X-Original-Message-ID: X-Original-Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2002 12:24:04 EDT Subject: Cont IO-550N X-Original-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="part1_d6.18ccae1c.2a55d0a4_boundary" X-Mailer: AOL 7.0 for Windows US sub 10517 --part1_d6.18ccae1c.2a55d0a4_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I'm in the process of ordering a new IO-550N for my Super ES. Not simple. Lanciar advises that the "basic, plain vanilla" 550N now sells for $37,900. However, for only $3800 more, one can buy the Platinum version selling for a mere $41,700. The difference seems to be that the Platinum version is perfectly balanced in all respects, is "hand built/assembled" by a select two man team and has a better warranty [5 yr. parts & labor vs 3 yrs]. One might ask why aren't all engines coming out of the factory built to Platinum standards, but that's not the issue here. Questions: Can anyone comment on personal experience re: basic vs Platinum? Is the difference between the two worth $3800? Would the Platinum pay off in performance differences and/or resale value a few years down the road? Also, Lancair charges $6400 to have the engine baffles installed [$350.00 more if you want the baffle mounts powder coated] in Redmond. Is baffle installation difficult and/or time consuming...and could it be worth that kind of dough? Steve Myers Super ES 75% --part1_d6.18ccae1c.2a55d0a4_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I'm in the process of ordering a new IO-550N for my Super ES. Not simple. Lanciar advises that the "basic, plain vanilla" 550N now sells for $37,900. However, for only $3800 more, one can buy the Platinum version selling for a mere $41,700. The difference seems to be that the Platinum version is perfectly balanced in all respects, is "hand built/assembled" by a select two man team and has a better warranty [5 yr. parts & labor vs 3 yrs]. One might ask why aren't all engines coming out of the factory built to Platinum standards, but that's not the issue here.

Questions: Can anyone comment on personal experience re: basic vs Platinum? Is the difference between the two worth $3800? Would the Platinum pay off in performance differences and/or resale value a few years down the road? Also, Lancair charges $6400 to have the engine baffles installed [$350.00 more if you want the baffle mounts powder coated] in Redmond. Is baffle installation difficult and/or time consuming...and could it be worth that kind of dough?

Steve Myers
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