Cost of newish C172 or 182 in Aus
I got the bug. Would say I am enjoying aviation more than anything I have ever done before. So much so, I have started looking at aircraft...
Being a noob to all this, just quizzing the price I should expect to pay for a newish 172 or 182 with a glass cockpit , say 500-1000 hours (ie, plenty of time to run). I say glass cockpit, just because I am looking for a reference point. I have done the maths, and its cheaper to rent, but the convenience of being able to use a plane when I want is appealing. So its pretty likely I am going to buy something. But,... I am not going to do so until I am licenced or unless I see a bargain. So as with everything I do, I start looking well in advance, and quite often its paid off with a bargain that you cant walk away from...
So what the rough price bracket I should expect?
Also, I cant find any detail on rego and insurance costs in AU. Can someone enlighten me? This may change my opinion altogether.
(BTW, there is a couple of aircraft on the market that fit the bill, hence the reason I ask)