24Karat
That is a good comparison. I would add racing cars going no where as fast as you can
But what is a travel machine and a fun machine? Fun machines for me would be something Hot and quick. Sia Marchetti, Glasair or ex military jet.
Somehow a 20 year old PA28 fits the not much fun travel machine category but then in your horse example so does a Donkey and plenty love Donkeys
I would want more for my money to justify the outlay
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