Shhh ... save $1,500.
Yes, I've just got my October newsletter by snail-mail. With over 300 Europa's
sold and a potential for 300+ Rotax 912's it's time to maximize profit chaps and
restructure the pricing, discontinue the 10% discount for Europa's and stick in
a 3% price hike to boot! (Didn't they increase the price by 3% last year too?).
Assuming this is applicable to U.S completions (any confirmation of this would
be appreciated), I have 5 days left to find UKL3,000 - or US equivalent
(maybe??) or face a UKL1,000 increase in the engine price. I'm surprised there
has been no mention in the E-mail, I spoke to Lakeland on Friday on a different
subject too but no mention then either. If the factory subscribes to this forum
will someone tell them how it can be used to 'newsflash' such information, it
must have been known before going going to press. Why the hush?
If anyone else is considering the Rotax, the prices quoted in the newsletter are
inclusive of the 10% discount and are valid until 31st October. A UKL3,000
deposit is required to guarantee your engine at this price.
With the same newsletter featuring mentions of two engine failures - one
Mid-west rotary powered and one Subaru powered - I still favor the Rotax - I
just wish we had more notice of impending price hikes.
Meanwhile, airframe doing well. Fin in place - now working on rudder.
Regards
Martin Tuck
#152
Wichita, Kansas
USA
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