"Dan Luke" wrote in message
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"B A R R Y" wrote:

We're (two of us) looking at the 150+ knot range, 4-5 seats, IFR &
autopilot, ~$100-125k. As we're very early in the process, I'm still
looking into speed / payload / fuel burn trade-offs, cabin size, gear
options.


That's a Mooney you're describing:

...or maybe a Commander:

...or maybe a 182RG:

I fell in love w/ and bought a Trinidad last year; fits all the mission
descriptors you give. The TB-20 (or 21, if you want turbo for a bit more
$$) will fit all your parameters. I also agree w/ Dan's listings, except
for the Mooney (since you also mention you want to put large folks in the
plane)--the 50" cabin width of the TBs was one of the biggest selling points
for me.

http://tinyurl.com/yvy5a3

The only other plane that made my short list was the Comanche (cabin width &
newer airframes ultimately swayed me to the TB). You'll have to try hard to
spend over $100K these days, though (I removed the floor from this search).

http://tinyurl.com/2c7rzh

Good luck!
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Doug
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