i like CC, but unless you are into collectables and want to take a chance on the 12+k appreciating substantially in the future (cystal balls out now folks) i would buy 4-5 other MUCH more playable machines that i really enjoy playing and enjoy them. CC is way over-rated in gameplay IMO, but if you REALLY like the game rather than the status of owning one, go for it.
My bro in law bought a TAF the other day and he LOVES it and thats all that matters, but I actually like playing the fishtales i bought the day prior for 1.6k much more. Would I have a TAF? absolutely! would I pay 5k+ for one? prob not cos it doesnt spin my scoredials enough to part with 5k when there is many titles I like for maybe half that.
would you buy an early mustang or chev (or a rod) if you didnt enjoy driving them? go with what you enjoy, as enjoyment is sometimes priceless (and maybe 5 x 2.5k machines will actually go up in total more than 1 x 12k machine anyway and its easier parting with 1 machine here and there along the way if you have 4-5 of them than parting with just 1 if thats all you have)
