My research, and TONS of commends on other pilot forums, has led me to want to buy a used Mooney as my next plane.  But I could use some help picking the right model Mooney for my needs & I figured this is the place to ask.  Here's my situation: I'm a brand new pilot flying out of U42 in Utah (4600 MSL field) (I'm a solo student now, should pass my check ride in a few weeks) Been doing my training in a PA 28 - 140 I own with a friend - we have several local pilots already inter