Technics 1200 G a Forever Turntable?


I won my fantasy football league and have $4-5K burning a hole in my pocket.  I am considering a new turntable to replace my OG Technics 1200 M3D.  Is it possible to get one at this price point that can be the last one I'll ever want/need?  Looking at 1200G because of the familiarity, but is it better to get one with easier future tonearm changes.  I know audiophiles generally don't settle on anything forever, but I feel like a great turntable can do the job for years beyond most other equipment.  
ronribbons

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My GR is my forever table. I’m low class trash though.
I would love to take home a GR and a G and compare them to the 1200 M3D. I need to find a local dealer who sells both. 
@chakster, curious.  The TT itself is labelled SL-1200 M3D, as I'm looking right at it.  True the other ones had MK, ie MK2, 5, 7.  

https://www.turntablelab.com/pages/guide-to-technics-1200-turntables

I realize the old ones are not on the same level as the G, GR.  I'd just like to hear all 3 back to back to back to appreciate the differences.