The Ares 1.0 has been a great addition to my rack. The ability to do cable exercises like flys, tricep press downs, and Bicep Curls really breaks up the monotony of barbell and dumbbell exercises. The Lat pulldown allows you to use the both stacks (300lbs) so I don't see a future whereI I will ever need more than that. The low row from the floor is a little annoying so i usually do them off the front upright on my bench (This cuts you down to only 1 stack). The Ares 2.0 correct alot of the issues with 1.0 but i wouldnt pass one up used if it was a good deal!