Lead Sled
Sitt'n on the throne...
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You really ought to at least take a ride in a P210 before you make your final decision. It really wasn't that bad of an airplane and, at the time, I didn't think I'd like it. They're a lot of bang for the buck IF you need that type of performance capability want to be free of the nose hose. The earlier models are still reasonably reliable and, even though they aren't quite as fast as a Malibu, they can still haul a respectable load a reasonable distance at a pretty good speed. The one I flew had boots and airconditioning. I think that they can be bought for well under $200K.JimG said:LOL...
As long as we're dreaming....would a TBM700 be considered a trade down?
I'd much rather fly one of those than an Meridian....
Someone posted the downside of the Bonanza is no pressurization....
That's the only reason I thought of the Malibu, and why I bought this 340 over a 310 that was available at the same time.
They were both about the same price, but I went with the comfort of not having a tube up my nose anymore.
Otherwise, the Bonanza fits almost everything we want.
Personally, I've never thought much of an A36. Six seats and no baggage. The Lance / Saratoga or a 210 give you 6 usable seats and a place to put some bags.
Now, if it were me and money were no object, I'd find me a nice T-38 (it's just the wife and I). Enough range to non-stop it to were the kids and grandkids live and mach 1+. Yee haw!