Sweden is EZ mode, there's just that one tight 4 following a line of bumps right into a tree that reks me every time. I think I do prefer the Finland stages because of visibility issues on snow though. Finland and Sweden are both really enjoyable because of the high speed.
Personally, I just feel that if I get one, I'd stop using it after a month. That would be a waste.
That is the risk indeed, but you have to consider it as a long term investment too. I originally bought mine to play Assetto Corsa a year ago and now I'm also playing Dirt Rally with it, so I get decent mileage and it's not like it's going to break or anything.