They are two totally different machines so it really depends what you want. The Boema will need to be plumbed in and will probably be twice as big as the VBM. There's no reason why a 20yr old VBM Domobar can't be a great machine still, it would just come down to how well it's been looked after. Current condition and service history is good to know for any machine you're considering anyway. I'd be viewing both and seeing them in use if possible. And pop the top off and have a look inside if you can. You really want the insides to look more like this -

Than like this -

Getting parts won't be a problem for either of them. Boema are based in Sydney and sell direct to the public. VBM are a big company and parts are readily available in Australia.

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