Elliptical make and model

[HappyHomeCC 2]

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.

[Blaze21 5]

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.

[HappyHomeCC 2]

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

[Blaze21 5]

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

[HappyHomeCC 2]

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

[cookienay 0]

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:

[HappyHomeCC 2]

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