*Discloser* - I'm a card-carrying fan-boy.
Completely agree w/ Peter.
RV-9A
I absolutely love this plane.
I've owned other planes in the past, and flown a bunch of others as well.
But for me, this is the best of speed, economy, safety, and fun.
My numbers are similar to Peter's.
I plan 155kts on 8-8.5gph up to the teens, then still get 150kts on 6gph at 17,000.
Solid IFR XC platform.
Me, the wife, 100lbs of baggage, and I have tip tanks, so 5hrs + reserves.
And 5 hrs at 155kts will take you places (although I never go more than 4)!
I'm in Kansas City, and tomorrow headed to Idaho, Portland, Reno, Grand Canyon, and back to KC.