$400,000 for VFR only

This link is interesting.

http://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=11635

The story is that in the UK and most of Europe the all glass Cirrus
including the 22 is only suitable for VFR flights only.

Whilst the GPS may be IFR certified in the US, Its not in the UK. also with
DME and ADF it only possible to fly 4 instrument approaches legally in the
UK.

Retrofitting DME and ADF is sure going to spoil a pretty panel.

Maybe Cirrus will have to work out a way around to allow its aircraft to fly
IFR in IMC.

Its a shame really because there are lots of potential Cirrus owners in the
UK and with the depreciation of the dollar effectively paying for the VAT on
import they are could be a good buy.

Its a pretty expensive plane to have sports plane privileges only

cb