Lots of warriora on Warmane but don't let that stop you from playing it, there will always be raids for you to join.
A 232 character would cost you 200-250 coins. While buying a naked one from trade together with gold will cost you 60-70. With the gold you can buy pretty sweet boe's.
264 shoulders, legs, boots, ring(s) and neck
245 chest, wrist, cloak and prolly more
226 belt and helm
200 trinkets(only darkmoon is worth it tho i guess)
On top of this you can buy the battered hilt for a 251 weapon.
This will already boost your gs alot for alot less cash.
The only real problem will be a 2nd weapon and gloves.
Gloves cost 30 eot so that's about 5-8 rdf's depending on your luck and if you'll spam them.
Pos hc drops a pretty sweet 232 2h axe.
I personally would do it this way while using the criteria above. (Proffs and maybe boe equipped on the sale, blablabla)
It will save you 100 or so bucks.
But that's just me, hope it helps and goodluck