LowNSlow -
The best way to use Tigers is HIGH AND FAST! - not lownslow! Better speed and fuel use that way - a jest of course.
I've operated a Tiger, the same one since 1992, and have 1000 hours on it. During that period I bought another one which had been stored for a long time and sorted it, selling it on.
This is a terrific aeroplane and compared with C and P singles there are far fewer ADs requiring expensive strips and examinations. Only hoses, a prop check every six years and rudder springs, plus pressure hoses (common to all) come to mind.
I've very seldom paid over £2500 for annual check and ARC renewal (though sometimes I do the strip-down myself under supervision.)
Get an Engineer who REALLY knows the type to check the aeroplane; I know two or three, one having spent 12 years doing nothing other than them! PM me for details.
If it's a good one, buy it and enjoy.
rgsaero