I will probably be spending between 45000 and 60000.

a quality Archer for less than $60,000? hmmmm

I agree with Bob -- your budget is a bit tight for anything of real quality
in a step-up from a 172.

If you can stretch it into the low $80s, you can get into a decent 182,
Pathfinder, or early Dakota that will fill the bill nicely.
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
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