ATR 42-300 vs -320

[zkvac]

Why is the ATR 42-320 more popular than the -300? The -320 has the same seats/range , and only FOUR knots more speed, plus it burns more fuel and is nearly E200,000 more expensive.

Are people idiots or is it just me?

[iranair777]

Your not an idiot. people who buy those are idiots. I'm buying the -300 to lease out cheaper, and what people don't do is look at the specs before buying a plane

[Hot Drink]

Some people just buy planes by the price and brand.

[dktc]

As the largest owner of the -320, I would just say that the price difference between the two variants would make no difference in the lease rate I throw them on market at, and the price difference is not that huge. As a result, I got the -320's anyway. I don't operate any of them.

[iranair777]

but still, the -300 is much better in all respects

[Seattle]

and... its like the only plane with a picture

[FlyBlueAir]

That people like some specific brand and just buy them at any cost is quite clear. If you look on the amount of Argosy 671 Commuter owners you're probably surprised. That plane can't be beaten on short routes in fuel versus seats comparisation for a price under 16mil.

But hey, who would be proud of saying that he owns an Argosy?  :twisted:

[zkvac]

So pretty much it's because 320 is a higher number than 300, the -320 looks better?

I looked at the Argosy, but its range isn't quote enough for Australasia.

[SeaBlue Pacific Air]

That people like some specific brand and just buy them at any cost is quite clear. If you look on the amount of Argosy 671 Commuter owners you're probably surprised. That plane can't be beaten on short routes in fuel versus seats comparisation for a price under 16mil.

But hey, who would be proud of saying that he owns an Argosy?  :twisted:

I like the Commuter but delivery time is 48 hours.  The Caravelles, while priced twice as much, will earn more than the savings you get for getting the commuter because delivery time is just 24 hours.  There is a reason why people prefer other planes than commuters.

For the ATRs, hmm... I really don't know.  Maybe 4 kts is worth the additional cost.  :?:

[FlyBlueAir]

I like the Commuter but delivery time is 48 hours.  The Caravelles, while priced twice as much, will earn more than the savings you get for getting the commuter because delivery time is just 24 hours.  There is a reason why people prefer other planes than commuters.

Good point indeed. That's why I order them at brokers, so I buy them actually when I earned enough money for them. That way the difference in delivery time is just a calculation instead delay of profit.

[SeaBlue Pacific Air]

I like the Commuter but delivery time is 48 hours.  The Caravelles, while priced twice as much, will earn more than the savings you get for getting the commuter because delivery time is just 24 hours.  There is a reason why people prefer other planes than commuters.

Good point indeed. That's why I order them at brokers, so I buy them actually when I earned enough money for them. That way the difference in delivery time is just a calculation instead delay of profit.

Good strategy!  Why didn't I think of that?

[zkvac]

For the ATRs, hmm... I really don't know.  Maybe 4 kts is worth the additional cost.  :?:

200 Grand more? I don't think so.


So you can order, say a 737 at a broker even if you don't have the 60-odd million in the bank?

[pck]

I like the Commuter but delivery time is 48 hours.  The Caravelles, while priced twice as much, will earn more than the savings you get for getting the commuter because delivery time is just 24 hours.  There is a reason why people prefer other planes than commuters.

Good point indeed. That's why I order them at brokers, so I buy them actually when I earned enough money for them. That way the difference in delivery time is just a calculation instead delay of profit.

Im so ripped by you....

[Jps]

As the largest owner of the -320, I would just say that the price difference between the two variants would make no difference in the lease rate I throw them on market at, and the price difference is not that huge. As a result, I got the -320's anyway. I don't operate any of them.

Yep. No difference  

[Crow]

The -320 is newer, that is why.