It sounds like you are looking for fun transportation. Most modern light planes are reasonably safe, the biggest factors that influence safety are "human factors" (ie. being an idiot) and proper training. I have always liked the Mooney series of aircraft, they're fast, efficient and safe as long as you don't do anything idiotic and receive the proper training.
If your definition of "easy to fly" translates as "I don't have to spend much time and money in training" then you had better stick with ground transportation.