What plane would you choose for this mission?

[N2124v]

Ok, I am looking at a new business opportunity that is 150nm away as the crow flies or anywhere between 2.5 - 4 hours in the car depending on the traffic. Pretty flexible on flights, so most will be VFR, with some IFR once I finish my ticket. Usually two SOB and some cargo. There will be some longer legs, but those will be a lot fewer. Budget, under $200k for now. Looks are important.

I have been going back and forth between C182, SR22, Archer, or Mooney. What would you choose?

 

[Jim Logajan]

That's my problem. I need 4 seats, 150kts or more, good IFR platform, tri-gear, and standard handling.
The RV-10 is perfect, except my budget's about $75k.

I've seen used Glastars come close to meeting those requirements. But probably not close enough. Since homebuilts with retracts are rare, I don't think there are too many 150kt models that exist to compete with the certified models that fly at those speeds and seat 4 people. Any certified airplanes that can meet those requirements that don't have retractable gear?