i up graded to a janome sewist 521 that I got second hand. was at the dealer and they wanted to sell it to me for 200 and it was a floor model. I love my Janome. I think that if I ever have to get another one I might try out the huskvarna that my hubbys step-grandma has. She loves it. Jo Anns sells husvarna here. just go around to the different shops and see what you like. Just make sure that when you do find the model that you want to look around for a good deal. don't just jump and hope that it is a good deal. do the research.