Dem sexy/dream guitars

Riiiiight, I see. Yeah, that might be a little much for the first timer, but it would certainly last. I think about 250/300 dollars (I'm guessing here, because of exchange rates and tax and different prices generally) is probably around the ideal minimum to pay new for something good, so 400 is easily worth it. Fantasy, try and get something used if you can, you'll get more for your money.