I loved the visibility, handling and the extra knots.
Do watch out for the nosewheel -- the leading cause of AA5x writeoffs, like the one I used to fly
They have good range for a g/a SE, but with the itty-bitty flaps will float a loooong way down the runway if you approach at the full gross approach speed after a long flight
Also full tanks and three men can put you over gross as I found out on a check flight. Watch that weight and balance.