I'd guess at least partially for the same reason that a Cessna 172 costs $80k in parts and retails for $400k. A large part of the sale price goes to a bank acco

I'd guess at least partially for the same reason that a Cessna 172 costs $80k in parts and retails for $400k. A large part of the sale price goes to a bank account titled "in case of lawsuit." Someone needs to pay the lawyers when you get sued for a fire, etc...