Any ideas on a good used "starter" table?

Failed to mention this on my earlier post...would an older Thorens or equivalent be a better cost effective option than a new entry level Project or MusicHall?......I plan on upgrading the cartridge...if so...what specific older model belt tables should I be looking at? Do the new models have quieter "operation"? If this is nothing more than a "lateral" move I will go new....thanks