some great suggestions thank you.
Thruster88; the friend was in GA insurance. he passed away from cancer a short while ago. his concerns were based on the high cost of replacement, repairs and the frequency they got damaged. it wasn't a personal dislike, he wasn't a pilot.
facthunter: All the planes I have looked into have deicing options, its great to hear you also think i need to look at that capability flying down south. I wasn't sure.
KRviator, Downunder: yes, l especially like the Diamond offerings although I am concerned about the Chinese by-out. I have seen so many businesses ruined by US and Chinese takeovers. Particularly loss of quality.
If i wasn't so freaked out by the operating expenses and the stupendous price tag i'd get a PC12 or TBM. I think in reality it'll be a low hour DA62 or 42. I am always happy to spend more upfront to avoid high deprecation and operating expenses. its a business purchase although not operating commercially, no paying customers or cargo etc. I am a novice, I am interested in avoiding travelling with the general public not so much the grandeur of aviation. Insurance and fuel will be the killers. I can takeoff and land on tarmac. There are good airfields near both my home bases, the unimproved strips is a wish list item.