Ah, the good ole 172. Have owned one with some friends, a fine 'N' model.
They decided to sell it and bought a brand new one at 140,000 Sterling. I told them they were crazy, especially after having flown the new one myself. Apart from electronics and FADEC, it's an exact replica of a 50 year old aircraft.
Anyway, I still fly the thing, and like it in a way over Pipers. More space, better short field performance, two doors. The damn airfields keep disappearing when I turn.