Have a look at the Enstrom 480B and Schweizer 333.
They're both a lot more than the R44 to buy, but operation is much cheaper than the 206.
Look closely at your seat and baggage requirements as they will both be more flexible than the R44.
Personally I prefer the Enstrom, it has an extendable baggage area long enough for a set of golf clubs.... I doubt you'd be disappointed with the 333 if you only needed 4 seats. You'll sit on the left in both, but that can make some jobs easier.
They're both quieter than the 206 and neither are French, if that matters to you. I find that any triple bench seat is as squeezy as any other so that's not a big issue and the double in the 333 is just the same.
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