I might argue Chevy|Ford vs. Toyota. The Piper is more "normal," and thus
has
simpler, more available, and I daresay cheaper parts. The Mooney is a
better
engineered plane (like a Cessna is)

Just curious. In your view, how is a Cessna "better engineered" than a
Piper?

I've flown them both, seen the insides of both, and both brands appear to be
almost identical in both performance and design, other than the wing being
in the wrong place on Cessnas. And they have both proven, over time, to be
extremely durable, classic designs.
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