I believe the Cessna 182 is still one of the best all-around general aviation airplanes you can buy. It has a great combination of capability and affordability (relative to other airplanes, at least) that I think is hard to beat. It might not win in any one category, but it's one of the few airplanes that can truly do a little bit of everything. And for that reason, I think a Cessna 182 is always a safe bet to own.
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