the type who succeed in private flying ignore the cost and go and pursue it and enjoy all the trials and tribulations along the way.
I've been flying a Jodel DR1050 since 1990 as a Group member. The share cost me £1600. Shares are now £2200 - none for sale. £50 per month, £60 per tach hour, including fuel, but excluding landing charge (£10 at Inverness).
Hangared, run on mogas, LAA permit, making a profit for engine fund at these prices. I'm waiting for a reply regarding night flying, in the light of the CAA allowing the LAA to permit this from April 2014.
£4302.60 for 71.7 tach hours in 2013.