There is also the fact that USAF is buying up the 914 for the Predator
UAV's.
--- M.Grass@comcast.net wrote:
> Adrew,
> All,
>
> I hate those prices too but this is not Rotax's fault. Keep in mind
> that you deal with an European product and near all (if not all)
> parts are made in Europe so only the European currency can be used as
> a measure.
>
> 5 Years the exchange rate was at 0.90 Dollar for an Euro. That means
> the hard core currency of 18000 US Dolar was worth 20000 Euros.
>
> Today with our weak US Dollar we have to spend near 1.37 Dollar for a
> single Euro. This means 30000 Dollar US buys 23000 Euro.
>
> Now do the math.
>
> 20000 Euros with an annual price increase of only 3 % is 23000 Euros.
>
> Not bad.
>
> Not try to defend anybody here but it all is about fair comparison.
>
> Regards
>
> Michael Grass
> A266 Trigaer Detroit
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Andrew Sarangan <asarangan@yahoo.com>
>
> >
> >
> > The last time I checked (which was admittedly four or five year
> ago),
> > an uncertified 914 was selling for $18k. Now it is up to almost
> $30k.
> > With a hydraulic governor, I am looking at close to $35k. What's up
>
> > with these prices??
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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