Originally Posted by PA39
Ha ha Comanchie... Tetchy, overrated and a maintenance black hole. There's stuff around with a lot less than 400HP that will do better with wheels sticking out ....
Sure but we're talkin' 1964!
Ah, but are they as quick, certified, can carry six adults with fuel (OK, four adults and two kids with the optional rear seat cushions . . .), operate out of bush strips, have as much shoulder room and are as solid/nice to fly while looking the part?
Not many aircraft combine all that for well under $100k these days. I haven't flown a 400, but the 260 is hard to beat as a budget alrounder. Even the 180s have a reputation for being nice to fly (with loads more room than a Mooney!).