I just bought an Ellisimo Gold II, it was a weekend class machine, used only two days, & got almost 40% off the reg. price. I got more off because I paid cash, a deal I couldn't turn down. I'd myself drive the extra distance to save those big bucks, think of the thread & supplies you could buy with the difference. And I figure with my car getting about 29 mpg, and price of gas, that is only about $12. per 100 miles.