RE: DA50-is it worth the extra $$$
I have just made a purchase of a nearly new DA50, complete with Pitts muffler and standoffs. The DA ends up costing less than a DL.
When I get it, I'll find out for myself how the DA compares to 2 DL50s that I have been flying. You can buy a new in box DA on RCU for not much than a DL. If you subtract the Pitts muffler, between $100 to $125, the DA could cost less.