Reidy, these are very good machines BUT.. it needs some bucks spent on it. He admits that the bearings are shot and I have no idea what that would cost in bucks or effort to replace. He also mentions that it has wear in the slides yet this wont effect accuracy??
I like it but not being a professional operator I wouldnt know what to look for in an older machine so Id be wary. If you know your stuff or know of a mate who can look at it for you it might be a go.
Mine is a smaller unit and I paid more than this several years ago for it and have never been sorry. Marvellous piece of gear!