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mooney is out. I cant justify 80k on a plane to save a few gph. Ive got a 2010 172 skyhawk with G1000 now. I was hoping I could get away with something cheap like under 20k but it doesnt look like thats going to happen. Plus the 150 is out after checking weights... thing can barely lift me and...

I cannot find any info on fuel burn rates for any of those 3 planes. There has to be a point where it makes sense buying another plane with fuel savings and maintenance savings vs using my current 172.

RV-6 I have my eye on but with the pricetag of an RV The wife is pushing for something bigger like a C210. May end up going the 150 route.

The only issue with an M20 series is the initial cost. looking at $80,000+ for something halfway decent.... I technically have a 172 with glass cockpit that would be a dream to fly. I typically burn close to 14gph in the 172. Time I have, so something around the 106 knots would put me at roughly...

zero luggage. Just picking my son up if custody doesnt change here soon. We are moving our family out of state and want to make sure I have a cost effective way of seeing my son as often as possible.

4+ seats is ok, just listed 2 because Ill only have one passenger maximum. I just need something that gets better fuel than my current 172 as I may end up doing these trips twice per month. Time I have for the trip, Money will start to add up with a bigger plane.

Do you know the fuel burn rates of those planes?

possible. 5.6GPH a good enough guess for fuel burn at 75% power?

I'm looking for an aircraft that I may not even know about and would like to see what the forum's suggestions may be. Looking to make trips often to and from that are 911NM each way. Stops for fuel are ok, Travel time should be under 8 hours each way and ideally accomplish the lowest $ per trip.