Thankyou for all the replies, especially Chimbu chuckles and Gaunty for sharing your views and experience.
Unfortunately I am not in the position go looking at PC12s, and for most of the flying with 1-2 pax they would struggle to compete on $$/seat/mile with the 20-30yo aircraft I will be looking at. Maybe the rumoured DA52 will have 2x300HP turboprops and seat 6?
FYI Chimbu chuckles, GAMI/TAT do not yet offer a TNIO550 for Barons. Expected in 18 mths.
cheers,
Nivo