Hi eightyknots,
The Savannah VG and VG XL are really good choices, but then again you really need to consider what you want it for. If you are looking for a quality kit that you can build yourself with relatively eazily then Yes the Savannah is great. Its safe, predictable and ridiculously easy to fly. Have had a lot of fun flying the Savannah VG, landing on very short strips, on the beach and salt flats ect. If that is the sort of thing you want to do then great, go for it. If you want something with a cruise speed higher than 85 knots, but with similar characteristics in terms of STOL and configuration then look elsewhere.
Tom