La Marzocco GB/5

[northwestmark]

I've found a Volumetric (AV) 2 group La Marzocco GB/5 for $5k.
Brand new these go for around $9.5-$10.5k
Do you think this is worth picking up for future use even if I don't have an exact plan in mind for it?
It's only 1yr old and in great shape. I just want to confirm that this is a good deal and worth picking up and holding on to. Or do you think that this machine can be found at this price reasonably easy?

Mark

[Tex]

If that doesn't work out, here's a nice LM I found in the Houston area: http://houston.craigslist.org/for/1592479724.html

They're also selling a Swift grinder for $1500.

Caveat emptor!

edited: I know the GS/5 is more hi-tech than the FB/70 I mention.

[crholliday]

I scour the web for these daily. $5k is about as low as you can find them. Dealer cost on a 2 group manual (EE) is around $6300 and around $7300 for an AV.

I have one of these and several Lineas. The GB/5 is simply a much better performing machine but you can make a Linea nearly as good for the right amount of money.

[Tex]

Looks like a 3-grp - http://houston.craigslist.org/bfs/1614466174.html