How about downloading the Vue 5 Easel demo? The interface is the same more or less and the basic functions too - beside some relevant extentions like volumetric clouds for example of course.

Then you get an impression of what you will get for your money - and how the baby behaves on your system.

But think carefully when you like what you see. A lot started with Easel and quickly updated to higher versions then.

One day your ship comes in - but you're at the airport.