The first Cirrus sure has matured since its introduction in 1999 as the SR20 G1. And while the SR20 was generally looked at as a trainer, it has plenty of performance to work as a personal traveling airplane. That’s why later-model SR20s—sporting nearly identical cabin ergonomics, avionics and aesthetic styling as the faster and spendier SR22—sell for a price premium.
When we looked at the market for used SR20s a few years ago, we found the airplane was in huge demand. While inventory appears to be slightly better, and there are various configurations of OEM and retrofit avionics (plus two engine options), you won’t find any smoking deals. In fact, expect to pay top dollar for any SR20 that’s worth buying.