Hello All!

Just registered today after reading along for quite a while.
I am a 50yrs old electronics and computer engineer from Germany;-)
So english is not my mother tongue - please be kind with rating my grammar...

Frequently I have the need for some nifty little parts to repair certain things on my oldtimer camping car (nearly 40yrs old;-).
And those parts are not available anymore. So the idea of buying an 3D-Printer grew in my mind...

After doing some research I concluded to buy the Ultimaker 3.
But... Then I read on... And now I am quite unsure.

Does it really make sense to spend 3,5k€ on an Ultimaker 3?
Will I really get that much value for the money compared to something like a CR-10 or one of those cool looking Delta's (e.g. Tevo or He3l K280)?
(must admitt I really like the design of Deltas but that should be a minor aspect)

So I wonder whether you guys can help me with your experience?

Is the print quality and speed of the Ultimaker 3 and the ease of use worth the money?
Do I really need the ability to print with PVA-support?

Or can one get "close to" results with one of the mentioned printers as well?

I certainly will be able to build a printer from a kit - as long as the material is of good quality.
From past experience with Heli-kits from China I know thats not always the case...?!?

What is important for me - I would like to be able to use many different materials,
esp. Nylon will be very useful for the things I want to print. So a heated bed is mandatory, I guess.

Thanky for your feedback/thoughts/suggestions!

Stay well,
Tinker