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 1967 Mooney M20F Executive (N9289M) - Buyer - Mooney Buyer Minimize

1967 Mooney M20F with 201 speed mods, WAAS 430, S-Tec 30A Autopilot and new motor.  Gear up damage history in 1982.

Having been in the retail business for almost 15 years, I've had the opportunity to deal with a huge variety of customers and vendors.  If everybody did business the way that RMM does, business would be a lot more enjoyable than it often is.  Mac and Sharon are first rate folks who are honest, straight forward, and always act with integrity. 

I first met Mac as a student pilot contemplating the purchase of a Mooney.  I had read a lot about the planes but didn't have any real world experience with them.  Mac was gracious enough to take me for a flight and explain all the Mooney goodness that the type possesses.  When it was clear that Mac wasn't representing a plane that really fit my mission, he acted as a great resource and helped me locate and purchase an E model, all for a very reasonable fee.  When the time came to upgrade, the F model seemed like the perfect choice for the longer airframe and great avionics.  As always, Mac was very helpful and facilitiated a test flight.  We flew the airplane until I was very comfortable with the plane and its capabilities.  In the entire process, he never tried to forcefully close the sale.  He simply told me that if I liked the plane, he'd help us get the deal done.  After we settled on a final price, he arranged for the pre-buy and went flying with me for a couple of days just to be sure I was comfortable with the new plane. 

The fact that Mac was close geographically was a bonus, but I wouldn't hesitate a bit to travel to do business with Rocky Mountain Mooney.  You simply won't find a more knowledgable and friendly aviation expert than Mac.  I'm glad that we got to do business together but even happier to count him as a valued friend. 

 


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 1967 Mooney M20F Executive (N9289M) - Seller - Mooney Seller Minimize

1967 Mooney M20F with 201 speed mods, WAAS 430, S-Tec 30A Autopilot and new motor.  Gear up damage history in 1982.

Hi Mac

 Just wanted to drop you a line to say THANKS!!!  9289M was my first plane and was hard to decide to let her go.  You worked well with me over the two separate times we tried to sell her.  Knowing the market was not the best your advice was well appreciated during this process.

I really liked your very personal and professional advice that you have given me over the past two years.  I can highly recommend your services, and have, since I have gotten to know you.  If you need anyone to talk mooney with do not hesitate to have them contact me.  I do know who will be selling my next mooney and if for some unkown reason I am without the plane, with the tail pointing the correct direction, I will be contacting you to find the perfect match for me. 

Thanks again for the great experience with Rocky Mountain Mooney!!!!

 Sincerely,

Barton Bycroft

118MA (2001 Ovation)

KSLN (Salina, KS) Home of the Global Flyer!!!! 


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 1994 Mooney M20R Ovation (N9124M) - Buyer - Brick Thompson Minimize
1994 Mooney Ovation
I recently purchased a 1994 Mooney Ovation (N9124M) through Mac McDowell of Rocky Mountain Mooney. This was my first aircraft purchase and looking back on the experience, I can't imagine how anyone could have made it better for me than Mac did. Even though I had read a couple of books on buying a plane, I still had a lot of question marks and approached the project with some trepidation. Luckily I called Rocky Mountain Mooney and got a hold of Mac. Mac spent significant time with me on the phone and in person simply educating me about Mooneys, aircraft ownership, and the aircraft buying process before we even started to look at specific planes that might be suitable for me. Mac's style is laid back, but he is extremely knowledgeable about airplane ownership (Mooneys in particular, of course) and is a natural teacher. By the time we got down to looking at specific airplanes, I was well prepared to be able to make intelligent judgments and decisions. Once we found the plane I thought would best meet my needs, Mac provided solid and objective guidance through the pre-purchase inspection, price negotiations with the seller, obtaining financing and insurance, completing the purchase, finding a hangar, and completing a good course of transition training. I probably called him with questions at least once a day during the month leading up to the purchase and have spoken to him most weeks since. He is always patient and helpful. After the purchase, Mac continues to provide answers whenever I need them, and was extremely helpful to me as I had avionics upgrades installed in the plane. He even flew the post-avionics installation test flight for me.I can't say enough about what a positive airplane buying/ownership experience Mac has helped me achieve. I am extremely happy with my Mooney and the value I received for my money. And I have a new friend and airplane mentor in Mac McDowell. If and when I decide to upgrade to a new plane, Mac and Rocky Mountain Mooney will be the first people I call.

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 2005 Mooney M20R Ovation2 GX (N772PC) - Buyer - Chris Thompson Minimize
2005 Ovation2 GX
Top notch service from a company that lives, breathes and loves the Mooney product. What a great experience -- I couldn't recommend Rocky Mountain Mooney any higher!  I'll be calling Mac & Sharon when I'm ready to upgrade to an Acclaim! 

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 2000.5 Mooney M20M Bravo (N429RM) - Buyer - Mooney Buyer Minimize
Serial Number: 27-0301 Annual Due 10/2006 IFR Certification Due 10/2006 Aircraft Airframe 475 hours Engine Total Time 475 hours Prop 25 hours

Mac, 

We are over 100 hours into our purchase of this, our first, Mooney and couldn't be happier.  For anyone on the fence about whether to buy a Mooney, do it.  For anyone on the fence about whether to buy your Mooney from Mac...BE SURE to do it!  We exercised our due diligence when reseaching this airplane and we were also interested in the C206, Saratoga, and Bonanza.  No airplane can compete with this one, especially when you factor in fuel and speed.  The only reason to buy anything else would be that you need to move 4-6 people on the majority of your trips.  This airplane fit 99% of our missions and after having taken the airplane to Florida, Kansas, Indiana, South Carolina (not to mention the flight back to New Jersey from Colorado) it has fulfilled its purpose and been a shining example of a purchase that will shatter buyers remorse (we have none).  When we decided that this was the model of airplane, we began our search and if you are looking for pre-owned, Mac, you will find, is at the top of the list.  His and Sharon's experience in Mooneys is extensive and their expertise is invaluable.

Mac, I'd like to thank you for taking the extra time on the pick-up day to get me familiar with the airplane.  I'm a CFI with Mooney time but it was quite comforting to spend just an hour or two flying with Mac in the airplane before we took delivery.

On our first flight (out of Boulder. CO), the flight home, we saw everything that this plane could possibly encounter.  We flew in the day and into the night, IMC, into ice, above the ice, above the clouds in the flight levels, and landed in snowfall.  And through all of this, our new Mooney performed brilliantly.  Thank God for TKS.

Over the first month, I had a number of questions about the nuances of the airplane, it being our first.  Not only did Mac take the time to answer my questions, I felt completely at ease asking him of his time because he makes you feel like family and goes out of his way to make the transition into this great airplane safe and fun.

In just over 7 weeks of ownership of this airplane, we have logged over 100 hours.  I highly recommend this airplane and I highly recommend Rocky Mountain Mooney.

Thanks so much Mac...for everything!

Billy and the guys from New Jersey (Rob, Ken, and Joe)

Please feel free to call or email me in the event that you would need a reference. 

 


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 1998 Mooney M20M Bravo (N5287S) - Buyer - David Burry Minimize
1998 Mooney Bravo

Hello....I have used Rocky Mountain Mooney to both buy and sell a Mooney.  Mac did a great job of establishing a fair price, one that would sell in the current market conditions and the airplane sold in a short time.  I have also purchased a Mooney from Rocky Mountain Mooney and everything was as represented, no surprises.  Mac has a exceptional knowledge of Mooney data history and operational information.  Sharon, Mac's wife, follows up on all the document details for a smooth transistion, making sure all the title work and registration process is in order.  Mac and Sharon have had many repeat customers and this speaks volumes about their business ethics.  If you have any questions or want to talk Mooney's, feel free to call me.  Dave Burry 303-810-5434

1998 Bravo N5287S

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 1984/2000 Mooney M20K 231 (N305PE) - Buyer - Mooney Buyer Minimize

Serial Number: 25-0818 Annual Due 12/2007 IFR Certification Due 12/2007 Aircraft Airframe +/- 3650 hours Engine Total Time +/- 290 hours Prop +/- 290 hours

 

 

 Hi Mac and Sharon,

      I want to thank both of you for seeing this purchase go through so calmly. At times I thought it wouldn't get done in time but it did. The persistence, follow-up, follow through at every step of the way made this purchase look like you guys do this several times per day.

     I always stress to my project team that to build success, we must communicate, communicate and then communicate some more. I firmly believe we used this process and as a result it was a great success in the timely purchase of this Mooney.

Thanks for being there every step of the way.

Rudy Espinosa


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 1984/2000 Mooney M20K 231 (N305PE) - Seller - Mooney Seller Minimize

Serial Number: 25-0818 Annual Due 12/2007 IFR Certification Due 12/2007 Aircraft Airframe /- 3650 hours Engine Total Time /- 290 hours Prop /- 290 hours

 

Rockey Mountain Mooney, as the broker, facilating the sale of Mooney Rocket 305PE has been a breath of fresh air, compared to two other brokers who attempted to sell this aircraft.  Mac and Sharon McDowell accurately provided the price window for this aircraft.  Mooney 305PE sold in approximately 4 months for exactly the price they projected.  They provided exemplary customer service to both the seller and the buyer of this aircraft.  My wife and I are honored to call them our friends in a relationship we anticipate to last long beyond the business relationship of this sale.  Any other prospective aircraft sellers would do well giving Rockey Mountain Mooney a try.

Michael & Judy Sheldon


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 1979 Mooney M20K 231 (N231DR) - Buyer - Steve Arnold Minimize
1979 Mooney 231
Hi Mac,      I hope that all is going well on your end.      How time flies - it is approaching the four year mark since making thedecision to buy an airplane; and then as luck would have it - you beingthe broker for that airplane!      Not having ever owned an airplane or known the things that a buyer shouldlook for, I was at the 'mercy' of the seller.  However, there were no surpriseswith regard to the representation of the airplane, certainly not the performance,and even the first annual included much of what you had anticipated.      Finally, I appreciate the extra effort you took to assure that I understood  every-thing from the importance of the pre-buy, through the exercise of manually lowering the gear, to the explanation of each part of the paperwork/registration.       Thanks, and I will see you after I get settled in Vail. Regards,Steve    

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 2000 Mooney M20R Ovation (N1034D) - Seller - Helgi Heidar Minimize
2000 Mooney Ovation
It is a pleasure for me to recommend Mac. He has sold my Ovation 2 2000, and when I got my medical back he found the Mooney I really wanted,  an Encore 1998. In all my dealings with Mac he has been an honest no nonsense salesman, who looks to make the transaction a win-win for both sides. He has become a friend and a person I respect and trust.Helgi Heidar

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 1984 M20J 201 (N5763H) - Buyer - Tom K Minimize

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Hi Mac,

I have about 20 hours on N5763H now. We are still getting to know each other. One thing for certain. I have always wanted a Mooney and now I know why. My wife keeps saying "We should go flying".

Thanks for the professional service. Your willingness to put in the effort to handle all the details and extras was appreciated. If we are ever flying your way we will certainly stop in and say hello.

Tom K


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