As there is no indicator the SME V under inquiry is owned, but only being considered and is a early version. A suggestion of alternatives is no harm.
The used V Model being considered, if from the mainstream offerings is most likely $3500 - 5000ish
There is a lot of options to be put on a list at this purchase point, even a New Model of another Brand in this price range.
As said in previous Posts, if it weren't for the Rega Design being so successful and sought after, there would most likely not be a SME IV, V, 309, along with a host of others that poached the Rega Geometry and Design.