go for a sub 2000 kg Seneca PA34 with boots. Known ice, King avionics, good single engine performance. It is not without reason many schools teach for their MEP/IR/ATPL on this platform.
They can be had in good condition below 100k GBP these days, just look in the flying mags
I have no experience with the 310, but i've heard parts may be hard to come by.
Good luck!
Last edited by vanHorck; 18th October 2008 at 20:04.