Just replying because I am looking at what to buy as well. We currently have a F&P, which i don't like (probably has something to do with it being broken all the time)
I keep looking at the new Bosch ones that are suppose to be the most water efficient on the market? (10.3L per wash) Googled very quickly yesterday and found we are looking at around $1500+..Dh reckons he doesn't care how much water it saves
I did come across a website that had prices that looked like they were lower than RRP...Google for Pricebeaters and see what price they have on there. best thing was for freight it was $60 to any state outside NSW!! Well, at least for the one i was looking at.
I did find a dishlex that uses 11.9L of water per cycle, for about half the price....