newby fiver wanabe, million mile + trucker, needs educated

For that kind of coin you should be able to pick up a very nice slightly pre enjoyed upper end builder unit. JMO, but much better money spent that way than same money for a mid market new unit that will not give you the time that you want.

There are those who must always have the newest thing in the CG & lose heavily in depreciation to have the newest thing in the CG. Their loss is your gain.