[Yaesu] model recommendations

[Paul Kraemer]

Hello all
I am a real affecionado of the older BA gear. The newest technology I have 
currently is a FT-901and a TS-820S, both of which I enjoy but wonder what I 
am missing by not moving up to all solid state radio with more features like 
better stability, more accurate readout, better selectivity, better noise 
blanker, no tune operation. Only problem is, although I have been licensed 
since 1958 there was a long dry spell in there where I got completely out of 
touch with ham gear and don't know the current technology.
I am budgeted to what I can or will spend and I would say I am limited to 
used transceiver that costs less than $1000.
Shopping ebay and other venues, looking at reviews on QRZ,  is mind boggling 
to say the least.
So, I am very interested in any personal recommendation what to look for and 
what models to avoid.
I get plenty of digital electronics at work. I think at home I just want a 
reliable radio I can enjoy operating without a lot of menus and programmable 
features.
So, what say you  all?  Perhaps you have older model you want to sell?
Thanks for any help on this
Paul K0UYA