First, I'm not a 'Kow driver. But you asked for "experiences" and I've ridden in'em. An hour and a half in the back seat is as exhausting as a 8 hour day flying a 355, 350 or a 206.
Second, 105 pliots seem to either love or hate flying them, no in-betweens.
Third, I have friend who had an in flight fire and tail boom seperation. He still flys 'Kows.