I absolutely do not regret those purchases on the contrary!
A robust device and of good quality (as many official Microsoft product). Force feedback is absolutely stunning (after 2 or 3 hours of "conduct" I happen to have arms in compotes). Accompanied by a 107cm LCD and a good home theater, I can assure you that my show was truly transformed into race car cockpit;).
I recommend it highly to any fan of the game drive, to test for other perhaps you will change your mind just like me!