Welcome to the forum! Fwiw, if the water cooled spindle is already set up I would use it until it fails and then switch to an air cooled spindle. I love our water cooled spindle - extremely quiet and very reliable. Now, if he's had issues with cooling or leaks or anything then yes, consider a change right away.
I'm not in the market and haven't checked around but the price doesn't seem out of line to me for that machine.
David
I'm not in the market and haven't checked around but the price doesn't seem out of line to me for that machine.
David