Just had to add my comments! I bought my first Bernina in 1960 (one week after I got married), have had two others in the meantime, and last year finally bought the 440QE and I couldn't be any happier with it! Being a sewing and quilting teacher, over the years I have seen many brands and models used by students and I would NEVER have anything but a Bernina. The BSR didn't immediately turn me into an expert free motion quilter but I am working on it! The store where I bought it gives annual service free for five years and it just had it's first check-up - the technician commented that although it was in perfect shape, he could tell I sew a lot! I was able to sell my 1030 model to a friend but kept the 830 (known as Bernina's workhorse) as a backup in the closet - haven't even had it out for over a year but I won't part with that one!