Steevo,
Follow your heart....The Sportcruiser is a great aircraft. I built and have owned mine for the past 4years, toured around Europe in it and it is great.
It is not perfect...In 30years of flying I have found all aircraft are a compromise. They all have faults and issues peculiar to their breed.
Personally I wouldn't want one that hadn't got a VP or CS Prop. It makes a massive difference to climb and cruise.
They handle crosswinds fine..dependant on your experience of course like all aircraft but I have landed in 20knots at 90 degrees without too much drama.
As others have said, avoid any that have been used for training, and again personally I would want one that had been a sole owner machine...one careful pilot etc. Group aircraft generally are not really cared for in the same way in my experience.
You could keep it outside, but personally I wouldn't.
Check if on EASA Permit or LAA Permit. Whilst both are the same aircraft it will be cheaper to maintain on a LAA permit. (DIY, with Inspector sign off)
Enjoy
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