The 206L is much easier to stow in a narrow place with only 2 blades, does not quiet have the reserve grunt the 407 has but none the less, its a comfortable, reliable, safe & honest machine. A dream to auto & runs very economically with few if any surprises. Good resale too. Mind you if hangar space & funds were not in question I would not hesitate to go with the 407, there are very few singles than can perform like her, maybe the B3 (just) but at what price?. Have sat on the ground for 4 months waiting on French parts so they can smoke me, Bell has not let me down like that..