I think the Siemens is a bit out of budget, I think ideally no more than £250.
The Gaggia is another example of the troubles you come across when trying to decide, very similar models (or names at least) or updated versions which have wildly differing reviews.
There are few old Gaggia's on...
Following on from recent threads about coffee shops, I've decided I'm splashing way too much money in said shops so should probably invest in my own machine.
It's a bit of a minefield and I've found myself considering machines from £99 to £499+ and have read so many (often conflicting) reviews...