He intends to use it in a low-volume production shop.
CNC upgrades are fairly inexpensive once he figures out how to get from
A to B and remove the right amount of metal between them.

Nearly any conceivable mod has already been figured out and documented
to death, on either machine.

Jordan wrote:
I agree, for a first tool for a learner.
Reason: There's a fair chance that you'll damage something in the
learning phase. Well, I did anyway. When you get skill and confidence,
go for something better.
This especially applies if you're thinking of getting a quality,
out-of-production tool.

Safety first.

Rex B wrote:

OK, I'll say it. Go buy a $400 Chinese mini-mill.