[DonRotolo]

Another vote for the used market.
I know of a few used machinery specialists, who make a living brokering used machinery. They can get better quality machines, like a South Bend, in very good condition for well within your budget, with tooling. And, if they're a little sympathetic to your cause, often they'll let you get a nice bargain.

Surely such folks are found in your neck of the woods?