Thanks for the advice, ive scoured the forums and concluded that with my limited knowledge a second hand machine of better quality would be the way to go. I saw a Boxford A3HSR go for £510 the other day but I didnt bid on it cause it didnt come with the software to run it and couldnt find an alternative package (Boxford were shut for the holidays and aparently arnt interested unless your a school).
I have 2D design so will look for a used Roland.
Thanks