TWR
Having flown these types I would suggest the POH of the newer aircraft tells less porkies.
Also the real world difference in consumption between the carburetor and the fuel injection is 1.5-2 gph.
If performance is that important the RG has more speed (and maintenence cost).
On the subject of cost tbo is 1600hrs on the Continentals (earlier models except RG) and 2000hrs on Lycomings.
The S model that dypen is looking for is a different beast from the earlier types. The only down side is no more than 30 degree flap!
DO.
Last edited by dont overfil; 2nd Nov 2010 at 12:13.