I think it all circles back to what a person wants out of a plane-- as the thread was started with that thought. Dangerboy (here on RCU) has the 2.6 with a DA 100 and I have flown it, and the 2.3 is very, very close IMHO. Of course your opinion may vary as all things are subjective to what the pilot likes. Mike, I will be happy to post some "honest" numbers next time I catch somebody at the field with some scales.