I set out looking for a nice L4 but ended up with a lovely J3 which I cherished for 10 years.
Hand swinging was never a problem and I don't think I can remember a time when I longed for an electric starter.
Flying from the back seat was never an issue either, in fact it was the best seat in the house.
Only criticism I can think of is tank range with standard tank, which is a little limiting necessitating 120 mile still air legs.
The ability to set her down on a tanner and get out of the shortest, roughest of fields was one of her most endearing of attributes. Miss her and want her back.