Well actually I dunno... but my assumption is that would reduce the pilot workload during IFR flights, etc... Cause there would be no need to adjust manifold pressure and rpm... and it's better for a go around methinks.... ^^
I've went flying on a cirrus... I've been close to one of the first gen ones and looked astonishing... neither I noticed any great or visible degradation of the aircraft like the money guy mentioned so many time... looked kind of new... they always look... And maybe the fuel and vibration can be solved with flying slower? But the maintaince and ownership for those aircraft it's what's scary!