Currently have a PA-32-300; great plane BUT too slow for my current & future needs.

I am on the market for a C55 or D55 & would value any input!

Park,
Welcome to BeechTalk.

Do your future missions require carrying more than 3 or 4 people? If not, you could get more speed with a Bonanza too...

Arlen,

Thanks!

Yes, I need the room - 6 seats minimum (4 adults & 2 kids)

Cheers!
Park

Hi Park,

C, D and E55s would be great cost effective choices for your 6 seat missions. Be sure to evaluate the large baggage door models which make access by kids to seat #5 and #6 much easier. Also rear baggage comparment behind seat 5 and 6 is likely to be a standard. You can also find some E55s equipped with 166 gallon fuel capacity. Some of the C, D and E series have even been upgraded from the factory IO520 @ 285HP to IO550 engines with 300HP.

Lots of airplane for the money in these models.

It is a great time to be a Baron buyer.

Mike