YouTuber who bought abandoned jet on Facebook Marketplace couldn’t believe seven-figure repair cost
- A YouTuber bought a jet from Facebook
- The plane was really cheap, but it’s in dire condition
- Making it airworthy again would cost seven figures
Published on Oct 01, 2024 at 7:11 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 02, 2024 at 3:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A YouTuber learned the true costs behind owning a private jet the hard way after buying one from Facebook.
The jet only cost five figures, which is a steal for anything with wings.
The problem started when he realized just how much work the jet actually needed to become airworthy again.
The cost is absolutely shocking.
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The true cost of a private jet
YouTuber and racing driver Cleetus McFarland bought a jet on Facebook Marketplace for a relatively low amount of cash.
The jet in question, a Falcon 20, ‘only’ cost him $15,000.
That’s a pretty penny in absolute terms, but it’s cheap for a Falcon jet.
The problem is there’s a reason why the seller only wanted $15,000 for it.
The jet is in awful condition, and it needs a lot of work.
Literally everything needed fixing.
The tires, the batteries, the interior, the jet engines – you name it.
McFarland found out the hard way because, after factoring in all the relevant costs, he realized he would be left with a seven-figure bill.
Where have we seen this before?
If this sounds familiar, it might be because of another jet story that did the rounds.
A while back, another YouTuber bought Elvis Presley’s jet for a pittance.
He managed to start the engine for the first time in decades, but everything went wrong after.
The YouTuber discovered that fixing the jet was going to cost millions – plural with an ‘s’ – and it was a moot point anyway because the jet could never fly again for legal reasons.
So, he had another idea and decided to convert the jet into a luxury RV.
He did it in record time, and even though it wasn’t cheap, it still cost him a significant sum.
Let’s see if the Falcon 20 we mentioned before will have to go through the same process.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
