FA,
Of course you should, but as others have said, look at the maintenance history carefully.
With regard to comparing the Chippie with a Spitfire, I am lucky enough to have flown both
Without doubt, the Chipmunk is much nicer to fly, but the elliptical wing and the 27 litre Merlin of the Spit more than make up for the heavy ailerons and super-sensitive elevators.
