I am looking ot buy an Elliptical, I don't want to spend more than $1000. for it, preferabley no more than $700. Does anyone have an recommendations for a brand and/or model?

Specific features that are important?

Thanks for your input.

Check out proform.com or nordictrack.com Same company. They make good quality machines. I have a proform xp 160 elliptical and a proform 415s treadmill. I also have a weslo upright bike, which is also from the same company, icon fitness.

thanks Blaze.... it gets confusing reading the reviews and such.

Sears also carries these brands if you want to try them out before you buy.

Sears also carries these brands if you want to try them out before you buy.

I was looking at them and the prices online .... I will have to head to the mall to look and give them a whirl....

are there any features that you would say not to go without???

thanks

HappyHome, I too have been looking at ellipticals online. Two great resources I have found were ellipticaltrainers.com and treadmilldoctor.com. I also looked at Amazon.com and the manufacturer websites and looked at consumer reviews. So far the 2 best that i have seen have been the Sole brands and Smooth brands. You may need to consider spending a little more money to get a quality machine. I spent $700 on an elliptical a few years ago and it lasted less than a year with light use. almost all online reviewers will tell you that you cannot get a quality machine for less than $1K. Wish i knew that then.

Best wishes to you!!:thumbup:

Good advice Cookie thanks. My grandparents always have said buy the best you can afford and it will last longer. ;o)