So really I have a two part question.

1. Turbo vs Self Launcher?

2. Which ship?

Cheers,
John

Self Launcher! As you can afford the associated costs you may as well go for
the total independence. Get the one man rigging options with the trailer and
then you need no one to help you fly. As this is the major advantage of a
self launcher. You are your own man. Nice day Wednesday? No club operation?
No problem!

Which ship? As the three you have left. ASH 26e, Ventus 2CM and DG 808B all
have various pros and cons then its a personal decision. Cockpit layout,
canopy opening, instrument layout, engine control systems etc. Go to each
manufacturers factories and see their operations. See what comes as standard
in the initial price. Look through the options and see what the addons are
going to sting you. Find out delivery times and when it suits YOU to have
the glider not the manufacturer. Payment options etc. Also fly each one. Not
just a quick circuit but a good couple of launches, soaring if possible, to
see what systems you will be happy with operating during takeoff, climb and
air starts.

You are spending a faily large chunk of change so its in your interest to
check them out properly, not go on what secondhand info is floating around.

Good luck.