I also like my vikings. I have had my viking #1 for close to 20 years now, and for the 1st time in all those years took it in for a clean and check and mentioned that the foot control was hesitating more and more. He ran a check and said he had never seen that before. Well, they said it was the mother board and motor and if they could find those parts it would cost close to 750.00. I said that machine doesn't owe me a penny and I will take it home to die with me. Problem is they no longer make parts for those machines. They were and are workhorses. I believe they are following the system of our throw away society today. If it breaks throw it away and buy new. Which is not always better. Remember, I do still like my vikings.
Suzy