Thanks to everyone for their valued input. It seems as though the longranger is a respected machine everywhere, irrespective of what has come along since and it holds it's own. No doubt there are compromises; probably the biggest for me is the sling load capacity, but for many applications it still carries plenty. Definitely the biggest consideration for me has to be operating cost. If there are any operators of L3's and 4's reading, what is the real difference in cost of operating this machine compared to the venerable Jetranger? Fuel cost is obviously increased, but I am wondering what the real world difference of all else is as I am quite familiar with the old Jettie. Thanks Longbox, I will definitely message you.