You gain nothing from paying more to fly newer aircraft.
I'd disagree. What about reliability? Confidence in knowing that the equipment you are using hasn't been flogged for the past 20-30 years?
Plus jumping into something that doesn't look like shi+, doesn't have mouldy old carpet and headlining smell and thus is neatly presented makes you feel better and more comfortable.
My vote for Moorabbin = MFS.
I'd also suggest investigating your options at Tristar and Bini's.
Phot, yes more aircraft are on their way to MFS too.
birddog254, I'm not so certain that the "Moorabbin generalisation" you mention is legit. Know plenty of people who have moved on in recent times...
Some good suggestions so far.
Maybe, after talking to a few operators, when you narrow the possibilities down do a TIF at your top 2 or 3 choices and see how you feel. It probably worth spending the extra $200 or however much it is that a TIF costs these days!