I have 5 sewing machines. 3 are Singers, one is 38 years old, the second is 26 years old and the last is a brand new Futura C250. I love them all. I am using the older ones to teach my granddaughters how to sew.
The other 2 machines and as follows: A brother about 6 or 7 that I purchased to have something to carry to class. The other is a Euro Pro, which my children bought for me for mothers day. The brother I use but can do without. The Euro Pro I love.
First decided exactly what you want to do with your machine, then set a budget. If I had the funds I would love to have a Janome, most of my quilting friends own them, even a couple of award winners.