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V35s
I've done some reading up on the Bonanza owners web site. The biggie for me; aft CG constraints that prevent making use of the published useful load. For me, not being able to load 200-300# in the rear is the real deal killer. My CFI owns a Bonanza and tells me this is more the case with the V tails so you might want to investigate a Debonair or even an A36 if your budget allows. The Debs are pretty reasonably priced.
I mostly rent Warriors these days and like them but I have to say there is no comparison; the Beechs are so much more enjoyable. They say the light aileron forces come at the expense of lateral stability but that's a matter of getting accustomed. IFR might take a little more attention until your scan develops but I would make that tradeoff in a heartbeat.
I learned to fly in a T-34B and I loved it. Unfortunately, those are in very high demand and not practical for most people.
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