In this area (sub $500) dont do it to yourself, machines in this price bracket are appliances and are designed with a limited lifespan. Except maybe the following couple. Gaggias are a maybe too but as they are aluminium boilers unless you know the history well avoid them.
You mention you have a grinder, what make and model?
Minimum models to look for might be the Silvia but they tend to hold their value and will be over the $500. What might make some more sense would be a Nemox / Lelit dual grinder/machine. There has been a few of those sold here for around the $400ish and they are good and tough and make a better than average coffee.
Apart from that you may be throwing your money down the sink if you are unlucky.
good luck with your looking.

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