Well i must admit to having a lot more hours on the Cessna than the TB10. For me i thought the TB10 was definitely more modern in the cockpit. Strange system for electric checks though. Performance wasnt that great for a 180, appx110-115kn. Surely the comparable Robin would be the Regent @ 180hp? And they crack along at 130kn+ and take four ppl with a decent fuel load. The 172 would be my choice as i simply like them better and they do get up much quicker. As the o/p was talking in terms of TB or Robin i think we might be muddying the waters with the Cessna/Piper debate? One thing i deffinitely agree with IO540 on is taking the Wife/Friends or more importantly business colleagues out for a run is much better in a TB as it does look more modern! But would i buy one? NO.