The Best CNC Value?

What is the best CNC value, all things considered? I'm currently
thinking of buying the Shoptask Granite CNC and weighing the price /
quality / delivery time of writing my own vs. buying an off-shelf CNC
package. I'm sure you guys know of several other choices including how
to make your own machines.from scrap metal as Dave Gingery's books
teach. I'm looking to make some small hydraulic parts that can't be
bought off-shelf and are too expensive (for me) to bid out in the
quantity I need for my robot prototype. So I need a solid machine
capable of working stainless steel to 0.001" or better. What is the
best set-up I can get for about $5K?

Thanks,
Kirk W. Fraser