M J has really said it all......with a Certificated aircraft, you have to follow a strict maintenance regime , carried out by someone who has the necessary documentation, using parts/materials which carry the requisite paper-trail and all this COSTS, BIG STYLE
Permit aircraft can also be maintained, as above, for the anally retentive or lottery-winners.
mere mortals can follow a realistic and safe maintenance and overhaul regime to suit their machine and operating conditions,usung their own,or friends' labour.
I think you'll find that statistically,permit aircraft are as reliable,safe and useable (OK, you can't use them IMC ) as their certificated bretheren, at a huge saving on those costs.
Himmic....well done! a bit of lateral thinking has got you a much better machine for your cash.
Just trying to help you get a bigger bang for your buck and avoid the inevitable frustration you'll feel as you outgrow the limitations of the type you learned on.