Are you willing to compromise on handling?
Elsewhere, discussion drifted into the topic of compromised (or otherwise phrased "appalling") handling in some common GA aircraft. I am very willing to agree that our very common GA aircraft, Cessnas and low wing Pipers, are lack luster when it comes to handling and control harmony. They are undeniably a compromise. Though, I have certainly flown even worse GA aircraft. The Cessnas and Pipers are also extremely successful. They provide utility, economy, and simplicity - at the expense of handling qualities.
I have probably only flown a few aircraft types which were truly a delight to fly in terms of handling, but they are not what I own - they lack the utility and simplicity I appreciate. Aside from some test flying, all of my flying is recreational - but I like to go places, and take people and things with me. So I compromise.
Do others willingly compromise away handling to get the type of flying which suits them?