I for one hope that there will be a “base” model sr22 in the neighborhood of $240-250K, say with one GNS430, one Navcomm with glideslope, and a no-frills, STEC30-equivalent autopilot. My curmudgeonly side still says that with a moving map or two one really doesn’t need an expensive HSI…
Wishful thinking, perhaps.
I heard we position holders may be receiving a letter from CD in the next couple of months asking us to commit one way or the other to the sr22 or sr20. If true, it’s interesting that CD would ask for the commitment so early. This would be consistent with a possible need to sell more higher-margin units to actually make money [imagine that! :-)].
I’ve heard that there will be a pleasant surprise(s) at AOPA this fall. Including certification & deliveries of the 22 by early next year. Based upon the comments here, the Usefull Load, speed, T/O and climb performance will also please. Prices whould be under $300K and the 22 will be well equipped: not an airplane priced or equipped for starter aircraft, but a real performer all the way around. Hopefully I will only have to wait the 14 months remaining on my SR20 contract to get one!