Have a look at Grumman Tigers (made by American General post 1992) - I think they strike an excellent balance between speed and complexity.
It'll reliably cruise at 130kts (sometimes a bit more) on 10 US gallons per hour (AVGAS though) but it has a fixed prop and gear which really cuts down on the maintenance bills. I have flown to the same destinations as friends in Arrows and, leaving at the same time, we generally arrive at the same time.
Great planes to fly and very responsive.
The Archer is another alternative - slightly slower than the Tiger but better overall availability of parts and slightly better useful load.