Pilots who have trained in fixed landing-gear airplanes like the Piper Warrior, or the Cessna 172, have long considered a Mooney M20J the logical step-up, as experience begins to gel and additional ratings appear in the logbook. Mooney M20Js typically achieve airspeeds north of 150 knots, and the 201 is known for its low fuel consumption rate of around 11 GPH. This combination of speed and economy is what makes the Mooney M20J attractive, and “Mooniacs,” as they like to call themselves, are legion. Still, several ownership and management changes (and some shutdowns) over the past several years at the company’s Kerrville, Texas, plant may be cause for concern when considering the long-term supportability of the sizable fleet, although there’s currently an acceptable parts supply and decent tech support, we’re told. There are lots of airplanes to support.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/ownership/used-aircraft-guide-digest/buying-a-used-aircraft-mooney-m20j