TT Recommendation- Rega 2, Pro-ject Xpression3 or?

I'm getting back into vinyl and on the hunt for a good turntable with a budget of approx $500. A friend recommended a new Pro-ject Xpression 3 which I can get for $550 (carbon tonearm and acrylic platter). A local hifi re-seller has a nice second hand Rega Planar 2 w/ Ortofon OMB 5E offered for $400.

The advantage of a new TT is no tinkering around with adjustments, plug and play. The downside of a second hand TT is the concern of a bad cartridge, belt, bearing and so on. I am technically inclined and have the capacity to preform repairs and adjustments if necessary but would prefer not to.

Others that have caught my eye;
Thorens 160B w/ SME tonearm
Revolver Rebel
Pro-ject debut 3 (new $350)
Rega Planar 3 (second hand $500)

Can anyone please provide feedback or recommendations?

Thanks!