It's more affordable than you think! How's 24K (excluding engine) for the kit sound? That's the quick-build version (cuts build time in half). Full kit is only around 15K.
Very reasonable. Figure 45-68K ready to fly...you can spread that out over years!
I saw one of those MiniMax planes fly at an EAA airshow. I was very impressed. Only drawback is one seat...more fun to fly with friends. :-)