well it is one of those monetary things.. if I had the funds.. . I would buy either a Nova DVR or a Jet 1642evs. That said.. well I will be buying another some day, but not in the budget now, and I have always seemed to buy the best I could, then work my way up to what I really want in as many steps as it takes. In the meantime I find out more about what I really need and also what is most important to me. I figure it is almost like leasing a lathe, until I can move up higher and higher.
The reeves drive is a concern, but I would think less of a concern with a new one than an older one. I know mine works perfectly. Knock on wood