Tobias,

Purchase is a little bit on the
expensive side, though.

Ain't that the truth...


I would love to try out a Cirrus one day to see if the Star and the
SR20 are by any means comparable.


Don't. It would spoil your DA-40 enthusiasm. The Cirrus is MUCH more of
an airplane. Much more solid feel, much nicer interior, "real" doors et
cetera, whereas the DA-40 somehow still hints at its roots as a
motorglider. The only two things the DA-40 is better in is visibility
and engine technology (diesel available). And the SR20, with the
current US$ conversion rate, is even cheaper in Europe than the DA-40.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)