You may want to buy a used LA. Many quilters are buying the newer, bigger machines and it is better for them to sell than to trade in. You may have enough money saved to buy a used machine now! I bought a used HQ 16 and have loved it. I really wanted it, even dreamed quilting on it before I bought it. The learning curve was much longer than I had anticipated, but I loved it so much I kept at it and am now confident to quilt for others. The look on the clients faces when they see their completed quilt is so rewarding and fun and the money helps pay for my quilting addiction.