I bought an old PA28 (a 180C to be precise) last year for sub £30k and am very pleased. The "old" wing seems to lift very well, I operate from a 600m grass strip with pylons near to one end and never have an issue, even when hot; I can do 120kts all day at 30 to 33 Ltrs/ hr, and up to 135kts if I need to. I can lift 480kg, so 4 x 13 st people plus full fuel. Also much more stable than a Jodel / Robin type esp in imc bouncy stuff. Really great plane, totally reliable, can leave ourdoors with cover and parts / maintenance are good value, I think of it as a "Ford Escort" of the sky, similar to the C 172 in that respect but I think cheaper to buy.
Happy hunting!
