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I'll second that. I rent a 160hp model, which will cruise at 130kts at altitude, is fun to fly, easy to land, and has great visibility. Knocks spots of a PA28.
It's not all that good on short strips, though. Perhaps with a different prop it would be better, but initial acceleration and climb is a bit slow.