Piper Saratoga PA-32R-301

[Kulwin Park]

Not sure if I'm posting in the right forum, or whether I should be posting in the Biz-Jet one above, but...

I've just tried to find info on a new Piper Saratoga on Piper's website, but it looks like they don't make them anymore. Is this correct???
I can't find the 6XT or 6X either?? I know I haven't looked at new for a while, but what is the go? Anyone know.... :sad:

[Saab Dastard]

Production of the Saratoga was discontinued in 2009.

Production of the 6X and 6XT ceased in late 2007.

There's now no piston single between the Arrow / Archer III and the Matrix (unpressurised Mirage).

SD

[Kulwin Park]

Thankyou SD :ok:

Well, quite a surprise! Just shows how long since I've actually looked at a New Piper :ooh:

I always thought the Saratoga was quite successful, much better than the Matrix and Malibu, but I can see they're looking at future styling. The Saratoga was a low sitting aircraft, not good ground clearance, same old Piper early undercarriage, etc ... Pity, still an excellent aircraft! :)

[Silvio Pettirossi]

But the Cessna 206 is still in production and much better... IMO

[IO540]

Just shows how long since I've actually looked at a New Piper

You are not the only one, which is why almost nobody has been buying them :)

SD - do you mean to say there is no 6-seater in production below the PA46? I thought they still made the Bonanzas.

I looked at some 6-seaters when I was in the market in 2002, but in terms of range none of them could carry 6 real people much beyond the end of the runway. And neither can the PA46, despite its bulk. I guess this has become an increasingly nichey market. Diamond were going to address it with the DA50, which is designed to carry four doughnut-diet Americans and I am sure will sell very well, and if/when that comes out it is sure to make 6-seater pistons even more a specialist market, for ever catered adequately by the used stuff out there.

[VMC-on-top]

I thought they still made the Bonanzas.

Think they are made by Beech!?

[Saab Dastard]

SD - do you mean to say there is no 6-seater in production below the PA46? I thought they still made the Bonanzas.

I was referring to the New Piper aircraft company.

SD