I wouldn't call either of those trainers. Don't get me wrong, owning a 172 is fine and I'd love to own one. I just wouldn't buy it and say "boy, I've got a fanc

I wouldn't call either of those trainers. Don't get me wrong, owning a 172 is fine and I'd love to own one. I just wouldn't buy it and say "boy, I've got a fancy, sporty airplane here," even if you stick a G1000 in it like those Cirrus models. It's a workhorse, like a pickup. Cirrus aircraft are a lot sportier. (You are correct, though, the SR22 sells like hotcakes. I think it's #1.)