[gbacon]

This is essentially the situation in the general aviation market for certificated aircraft, and it sucks. Costs are triple or more compared to the experimental market. Finding a decent mechanic is a serious chore. Repairs take forever.

[mothballed]

Is there any reason not to buy experimental for non-commercial daylight VFR flights for personal use?

[gbacon]

If that’s your mission and especially if you’re mechanically inclined, experimental is highly compelling.