"Gerry Preston" wrote in message
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I've enjoyed the plane but want more speed and useful load, so
am considering a factory-new C-182T or possibly a low-time
2001 or 2002 model. I'm also intrigued with the Cirrus SR-20
and might consider that as a possibility. My wife likes the
idea of new, I think mainly because she believes it would be
more reliable.

Seems that no matter what new Cessna you buy, it's not very new. If you are
going to pay the premium, why not go for new technology?