That’s a 1972 PA-28-180 and a good balance of affordability and performance. Good ones sell for north of $60,000 in the current market.
While other low-wing four-place cruisers like the Cirrus SR20 or the Diamond DA40 might break the budget, there’s always the Piper Archer. What’s good about a used PA-28-180/181 is the wide variety of models to choose from at all price points, though prices have risen sharply over the past couple of years.