We don't have two-seaters with gyros at our flight school ;-) - except the turn indicator - and we need at least dual NAV/COM as well as an ADF and DME for IFR flight in Germany. Everything below is not allowed for IFR.
Fuel costs don't help, obviously, but they're a relatively small percentage of the cost of operating a plane (i.e. doubling the fuel cost might increase the cost of flying by 25%). Is maintenance more expensive? Is it taxation and government fees? Obviously, the money's not going into the equipment they rent you.
At the Ottawa Flying Club, the 150's that most people train in do not have DME, but most of the 172's would meet your criteria, and they're only a little more expensive to rent.
All the best,
David
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