Oh, and what about the Yak-52? Capable of Intermediate+ aerobatics, and good range for touring too. Plus the 'wow' factor of arriving in something ex-Soviet. The noise alone will send shivers down your spine. But you've got to have big pockets to fly it.
The only thing which will go down your spine if you try serious touring in a -52 is Sciatica.
They are the most fantastic machines but spending more than about ninety minutes aboard in one go can best be described as "rigourous". Standard fuel tanks don't give a great deal more than two hours endurance plus reserves if you're being gentle and they don't all have long-range tanks fitted.
If your feeling wealthy then the Sbach 342 with the optional luggage rack is the aircraft of the moment. Its fast and FULLY aerobatic and long range.
Go on, WB. You know you want to....
