looking to buy my first welder

I agree that the 215 is too much of a compromise. Yesterday I ordered the Miller 211 with a spool gun and wire for both the gun and the big spool in the machine. New tank, hood and gloves and I am ready to rock. I am debating whether to buy the argon tank and a small spool of aluminum wire is case some aluminum welding drops in my lap and I am ready. A friend is loaning me his plasma machine long term so I am ready to start building my 40 ford pickup with a 64 292 y block powerplant. All is pretty good in Rat country:-)