One for you to consider the quite amazing Zenair 701. I'm now on my second. 500kg MAUW. 90 liters fuel. Over six hours endurance. Farm strips doddle. 44 lbs luggage. Very tolerant C of G. 100hp Rotax giving 90 mph cruise. Good panel with most things you need inc. AI. Transponder. Strobes. Nav. lights. Tundras. About 1,000 flying worldwide. Available as kit or factory. Price: anywhere from £20k to 35.
The C42 is a great choice.