BillErvin
Peddling as fast as I can
Two more cylinders means that much more Mx in addition to burning more gas.
I've never thought of two more cylinders as more MX, retractable gear, now that's a MX hog and check the difference in insurance.
Since I've owned a PA28-235 The Dakota gets my vote, it is and all around good airplane, not a rocket ship, but a good cruising plane that will haul anything you want it to haul and climb like crazy.