Dont forget the impression of sticker shock. 600k looks like a big number up front, especially compared to 200k, but it might not be so unobtainable once broken down into your monthly budget, especially with the savings on fuel/hangar/maintenance/runway fee's and everything else that gets thrown into the monthly equation. Sure you still end up paying more, but is an extra $600/month really that big of a deal (assuming you could squeeze the budget that close between the two planes)?