So i'm a pebble's throw away from my PPL (hoping for a check ride in a few weeks) and i am now starting the fun part of shopping and research. Out of all the aircraft i've looked at, the Mooney really looks like it might be the one for me. Some concerns i have is operating costs, maintenance costs, how easy they are to fly (I currently fly a 172P and a 172N 180hp) and finally does anyone fly them in Alaska and how do they deal with that environment (I'm currently in California but i plan to move back to Alaska). My mission currently is to build time, i'd like to go for my instrument and commercial after i have my private ticket.
Also if anyone has a Mooney in San Diego, CA, I'd love to ride along sometime.