478k is a heckuva lot more money than he was considering spending for a
1 or 2 year old 182 in his OP. Personally, I like the DA42 and can't
wait to check one out, even if it's just a look-see on a ramp somewhere.

If you get the desired options and pay taxes to the peoples republic of CA then
it will be more than 500K more than what I can afford.

Other than not being able to afford it I'd love a DA42.