Mini excavator purchase???

I apologize if this is the wrong area for this thread. I'm looking into buying a cheap used mini excavator. I'm looking at a Case CX27B ZTS Mini Excavator. I found a 2011 with 1300ish hours for $16000K. I have immediate need for one, and my local option is to rent for $250/day. Beyond that, I have at least 2 weeks worth of jobs that in the near future need to be done at my house. The Mini is located about 6 hours away at a dealership where it was a trade in. There's a second mini, that would be a second choice I can check out on the way home, but still 4 hours away.

I have so many questions as this represents area's that I'm not familiar with, but I have extensive construction experience, however rudimentary in excavation and diesel/hydraulic systems.
I will be out of work for the first time in 21 years come the first of July, so this seems like an opportunity to get a job done affordably and possibly merge into future business opportunities.
Any advice or inspiration would be appreciated!

Thanks, Adam

Hello! Given the possibility of remaining unemployed, it is necessary as soon as possible to decide on the choice of a mini excavator. One of my friends dealt with construction for twenty years on an excavator in its standard size. Recently, he decided to switch to mini excavators, these being more economical. Working on a standard excavator, he spent $ 500 a day on fuel, as long as the mini-excavator consumed twice as much fuel. Also, the standard one used to break down at least once a month, which is a problem for the work process. In this case, http://kitmondo.com/ came to his aid, which offers a wide range of excavators, valid for all areas of activation.