The biggest issue involved here is that the original poster is on an island, so you start out of the gate with all sorts of logistic issues just to get the repairman from the mainland to the island.
Once he reaches the island he then has to diagnose what is needed and then order the parts and schedule a second trip (assuming he is unable to make the repair "on the spot").
When you work all these things into the equation then it may in fact be cheaper to simply replace it rather than throwing money at a used machine which could be on its last legs anyways.
Labor costs aren't cheap, and two trips to an island location could very well justify a simple replacement to begin with.
In any event, if you do buy a new machine then be sure to purchase the extended warranty. Living on an island it will certainly pay for itself should you have future issues.
Best of luck!
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