linx, We farm about the same, and were in the same boat two years ago. We had run JD Conventionals for the past 25 years and were looking for a good 6620 or 7720. We found a very good 1989 1660 Axial Flow with 2000 hours and a 25' 1010 header for less than your budget. We have been very pleased with the machine so far, and impressed with the axial flow. In two seasons our repair bill is under $400.00. There are good machines out there, be patient. Chuck