Bob,
There is another factor that may or may not have value to you. I
"served my time" training many hours in an Archer and later built time
in an Arrow for complex/high performance experience. Both aircraft
served me well. When I was in the market I went through and defined my
mission objectives. Several planes would have worked. Lance and
Saratoga being potential canadates. When this Bonanza came up for
sale, everything fell into place. One flight and I realized what a
different machine it is. There is a different feel to the plane in the
controlls, mass, smoothness, fit, finish, and things that are just well
thought out.

I also perform my annual inspections under the supervision of an A&P.
The aircraft is relative easy to work on, service, and maintain.
Problems have been minimal with no real suprises. Insurance is the
main cost, but after that I had avionics work (that has tapered off) as
the next cost area, and then costs associated with annuals (Filters,
plugs, perishable items). I keep a close eye on things and take care
of the little things before they get bigger or wait until annual. For
example about 2 yrs ago I had to replace the tail pipes. Took a couple
of hours on a Saturday but replaced some grommets in the support
brackets and some bolts. Took a good look at other components when
things were visible. At annual time it was done and simply a check off
item.

For me it has been a good plane.

Bob