DAZZA
A C172 from a aeroclub in mid north NSW which is on the coast with a good amount of time remaning on the engine and fresh paint, sold for about $23 K. That is cheap.But it may turn into a expensive exercise once the SIDS inspection has been carried out. Just sayin, its not personal . Buyers beware.
That aircraft you talk about had no engine time left and on condition. I looked at it. That's all they are worth.