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Excellent post. A bit of sense at last.
This is really a marketing discussion. This aircraft is largely aimed at the US market and many owners will have bought/leased through their businesses and use them accordingly. They will take any loss just like they would for their company car or machinery necessary for their business.
Last time I was in Florida I was stunned by the number that I saw. As for the comment that they are not used for long journeys, I would say that is far from the truth.
Any business will tell you that large numbers sold equals large numbers second hand. The on-going program that Cirrus have of updates and new models is consistent with building the business for the long term. I don't suppose that they sat in planning meetings saying 'Hey, let's build a new airplane to old specifications'. They designed it for their core market i.e. IR, GA friendly.