LSA's are to aviation as motorcycles are to ground transport I think. I think as long as one acknowledges that rough analogy, and an LSA still fits their mission spec, then all good.
I want something that gets around 25 statute miles per gallon or better for 80% of the flying which will be solo. Of that solo, 50% punching holes in the sky, 50% point A to B. And the lower upkeep that comes from buying new or nearly new. No interest in pursuing the IFR ticket as I believe that unless one flies in actual IMC regularly, an IFR ticket can tempt you to take more risks than you would w/o it, because w/o it you would stay put on that marginal day or you would refrain from a lot of night flying. Both of which can pin you at or beyond your personal limits quickly.
The trick is finding a comfortable (I'm 6'3"), efficient, and robust LSA that meets the stated fuel economy goal. Have found only one so far. They are pricey, I will admit that.