Elliptical

So, I bought a Nordictrack Audiostrider 990 Elliptical machine last May. I used it for a week and then went on my cruise. I came back, used it for two weeks and it broke while I was using it. So I went back to the place I got it and got a replacement for the part that broke. Everything went ok for awhile until it started squeaking horribly so we figured that out and then in late September a weld on it broke. I went again to the place I got it and they ordered me a new part for free. It took quite a while to get it fixed but it finally got fixed. So Tuesday I was working out on it and the same part that broke the first time broke again!!!! It was just the other side. I am so annoyed....I mean, how many times is this thing going to break down? I am now left trying to figure out what I am going to do for workouts again. Last time this happened I swam but my swimsuit was so big it started falling off and I really can't afford to get a new one right now or then so that is now out. I do Cindy Crawford 2 days/week but I want really good solid cardio the other 3 and now I have to figure out what to do every day! ARGH! I just hate this. I bought a pass for swimming before but didn't use all my visits so today I went and used the Elliptical at the rec center today but that means I have to find something to do with Paige and the twins. This sucks...I wonder how long it will take to get this part this time. I hope not long. Tomorrow is a Cindy day so at least I don't have to worry about it for tomorrow....Oh...I bought this thing at a place that sells scratch and dent fitness equipment. They are only cosmetically damaged but that means I have no warranty...the thing that has broken twice is a design flaw so it will keep breaking...lovely!