It's not a question of what I can and can't afford, and Iknow the Cirrus likes it's gas but it goes further in an hr. than a 172 as well. Trust me I know the Cirrus is a better machine, the question was considering the price of the two... are all the extra features and power worth the extra money wh...

Hef guys, thinking about getting a 172, but the dang cirrus looks nice (but more expensive) as it should be with all of those features .. what would yall think the best bang for the buck is ?

don't forget about number six ....