-edit- those hutch forks bring back memories! Same for the Ame grips
I'd say if your vintage BMX parts are just 'sitting around' and not getting much use, this thing would be fun.
Do you need it in Fla? probably not- it's overkill- unless you are jumping anacondas, but-
There are several people who show up to a local gravel ride on these things. It's a pretty open group, so everyone is welcome. These things are awesome, especially for people (including myself) getting older with perhaps some 'ailments'.
Well, I'm not there yet, hip replacement, bum knee, arthritis, bad attitude, but, advil can only go so far. I am mortal!
The pedal assist keeps them dominant until about 20? 24? mph, - but- then, it kicks out. above that they are like a sitting duck with a heavy bike. The faster people in the group will gang up on them on the fast flats and pass in a pace line, but when the pitch goes up, they can catch right up.
I love it on fast flats "Pull in- GET HIM!!!!"
Reminds me of fords/camaro's vs. mini coopers. It's fun racing on heavy gravel/hardpack.
I think you'd enjoy it for a while and perhaps be able to hone in on something else. Get it, enjoy it before the shocks wear out, and trade up for something else.
Just make sure the dropper post can extend to something semi-reasonable to pedal. If the seat will not extend to a good pedalling position for you to pedal naturally, I'd pass, and look for something that fits. I would research the battery assist capabilities on that specific model, check out reviews, etc. The lower pivot point is in a good place for a 1x. I like it!
edit two- although if I was just kicking several blocks over on pavement to a local bar, I'd take the bolt!