Easy, buy used... Look at the older 14" Delta's they will out perform most everything built today. I paid just $325 for my 16" Walker Turner and I have only replaced the thrust bearings and make guide blocks from Ligum Vitae. There are a lot of old tools that are built better than most things today and can be bought for a great deal.
Heck, if you look for one of the 10" Deltas, you can buy them for under $20.00 at times!