I always think it's good to return to basics: what's the mission? I bought J-mo to get an instrument rating in, get more experience with cross country flying. Gain experience with airplane ownership. Give friends and my kids enjoyable rides. All in an affordable way.

The plane somewhat defines my mission, too, so, owning that beautiful Aerobat would mean I could fly the cross countries I currently fly, but with perhaps even less useful load. I could learn some aerobatics, given a light enough instructor. Insurance cost would be a bit higher, with the higher hull value. I would be less likely to want to "risk" the airplane landing on grass, due to the lovely paint. I'd be more fastidious, and worry more about keeping it good looking. For me, compared with J-mo, a net negative.

Still, for someone itching to learn aerobatics, who likes nice-looking things, that plane might be perfect.