The TBM-850, Meridian, PC12, King Air, C208, kestrel, PAC750 and others are all magnificent aircraft. They have [performance and avionics that even 20 years ago would have been the relm of fantasy, but they are the Mercedes and Cadilacs of the sky.
What we need is the Toyota. These were the Chieftains, 404's and Qeenairs. They dont have to be really really fast, or ultra long range. Just something to move the family 100-250nm with the kids, dog and surboards...maybe even the mother in law.
Sure a Kingair 250 would be lurverly. But only if I win Lotto. Pistons are what normal people will be able to afford. I can see the day when there are hundreds of Citation Mustangs and Meridians for sale with run out engines when the realise just how much a turbine engine costs to overhaul.
A Piper Matrix is bloody nice but it isnt big enough. There is nothing available between that and the PC12.