Hi Everyone! It's the pesky annabanana again!

Like i've mentioned before i'm dreaming and saving for a Bernina 440. I especially want it for the BSR. (which some people have claimed is a waste) and i think all the cutsie bells and whistle would be fun.
I have a standard $500 Janome right now, and it works great for piecing and even Free Motion Quiliting (but i only am good at stippling).
Anyways, i live 5 1/2 hours away from the nearest dealer, and i've raked the internet for anything i can read on this machine.
Now i'd really like to know the opions/thoughts/experiences, ANYTHING of what people have of this baby!!!
do you like it, hate it?
what do you love? hate?
i've read so many people LOVE this machine, and there's been the handful with MAJOR problems. so what's the scoop???
anything you have to say about this machine will be sweetly read by me!
thanks so much in advance! you all rock!