I am not sure you need this kind of advice, but it might be worth looking at slightly used machines. If you have a machine dealer in your area, check to see if the shop has used machines for sale. At a good shop, they are in top shape and sold for MUCH less than new. (It's like buying a car -- the new ones lose some percent of their value the minute you drive them off the lot. A good used one can be a great investment.) Considering a used machine might let you get more machine than you otherwise might get while still staying within your budget.