I love the idea of a DR400 but whatever I buy may HAVE to live outside. I'm not sure that wood and fabric a/c living outside is a good idea.
I'd heard stories about expensive operating costs and spar corrosion with Socata's and, If Airbus becomes Airbust, I wonder what will happen vis-a-vis spares.
Having said all that, if I had a bigger budget a TB20 looks like a credible option - but I don't.
So that leaves....er, Pa28's with bigger engines than I have at the moment. Nothing else?