As long as the 172 doesn't need a full suspension rebuild or engine rebuild.... It'll be fine
My experience of buying old cars is that they are not cheaper than new ones.
Certainly not if you keep fixing everything that breaks!
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As long as the 172 doesn't need a full suspension rebuild or engine rebuild.... It'll be fine