I don't long arm, but it seems like you did some digging and feel this is the one for you. Someone has to be the first to buy a new "thing". Why not you? You have a reliable dealer who will work with you. I say "go for it". If I had the desire to LA, I think I would like the one you are looking at now. Talk to the dealer and tell them you wonder about the kinks of a new machine and see what he/she has to say about it.