I'm sure there are reasons why a $4000 espresso machine is a good buy but seeing as I'll struggle to get together $150 for a cheap one, they're not an option 
In fact, the reason I'm posting this question is because I'm wary of even spending $150. It's not that I'm cheap, I'm just poor. As someone once told me, "You have BMW tastes on a Torana budget." Regardless, are there any reasons why getting a cheap machine is a bad idea?
Currently I use a stovetop percolator which is fine and all but I'm not keen on the metallic smell of it and I miss having crema. I know very little about espresso machines so I don't really understand why there is such a huge price difference between domestic machines. Any advice or help on this would be appreciated.

In fact, the reason I'm posting this question is because I'm wary of even spending $150. It's not that I'm cheap, I'm just poor. As someone once told me, "You have BMW tastes on a Torana budget." Regardless, are there any reasons why getting a cheap machine is a bad idea?
Currently I use a stovetop percolator which is fine and all but I'm not keen on the metallic smell of it and I miss having crema. I know very little about espresso machines so I don't really understand why there is such a huge price difference between domestic machines. Any advice or help on this would be appreciated.

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