Oh, I didn't even get Exec Plat as an option.
But looking at the way this is supposed to work - I won't be able to fly Basic Economy and get 100% EQMs and EQDs (and also found out that for AA elites that you can't select seats with Basic Economy as you would be able to with UA). I'll still give it a try, but I doubt this would work out for me in the end... (I do still have an AA gift card I've been meaning to use)
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.