This requirement can be a little confusing unless properly taught by the instructor. The student has done many touch and goes, and may think he is to land, stop, and take off from the runway, rather than stopping on the taxiway or the ramp, returning to the runway end and departing from there...
Quite a number of good recommendations, but someone is going to do your annual inspections and maintenance. Talk to them, see what they recommend. You might do well to own something they know a lot about. AD and service bulletin research and compliance confirmation, troubleshooting unusual...
Rykymus; only your budget can answer your questions. A Commander, although a fine airplane will cost a good bit more for insurance and annual inspections. The performance difference may not be enough to offset the additional cost. Those who have said, "any performance gain over that of a...