I have a singer thats over 40 yrs old and a kenmore don't know the age it was my aunts. I also have brother 8500D and 4000D and I will have a Feather weight soon as it gets here I also have a Pfaff. I got the Pfaff used 10 years ago and it has been a good machine. My Brothers I use for machine Embroidery. When you buy a machine think about the weight of the machine and if your going to sew-in or work shop or just sew at home. Try out the different ones at the different shops. And go for the one you like and the price you can afford