info on plasma cutters

i'm about to buy a plasma cutter within the next couple weeks, and i need some info from people who have experience with them. i'm lookin for one that cuts from sheetmetal to 1/4". i was lookin at the Miller Spectrum 375, but it seems its a little more than i want to spend. i'd like to only spend about $800-$1000 on a good one that will last, if thats even possible.

i used to have a thermal dynamics cutmaster 38 it cut like butter it cuts from sheet metal up the 3/8 no problem when i got it was like 1200 but well worth it

I got a lincoln pro cut 25, i got a deal on it for only $650 at a charity auction at a car show. They usually go for 1000-1200. Very nice tool, i dont know how i ever worked without one now. It cuts to 3/8 too.

check out hobart, they are made by the same company as Miller and are in your price range. the airforce 250A severe cuts up to 1/4 price is around 900 give or take a few.

check this out for more info
http://store.cyberweld.com/hobplascut.html

Hypertherm 380 at the shop. Cuts up to 1/4" without issue once you wire it for 220V. (can be run either 110 or 220, just have to change the plug)

i have a parker that i got off ebay...it works awesome ive cut 1/4" with no problem ....heres a link http://parkermetalworking.com/ go to products look for the Plasma Tec40sv .....