I had to buy a machine a couple of years ago when my machine of 30 years quit! I did not have a lot of $ to spend so I searched and found a Brother in the local Wal-Mart for $129.00 and it came with a lot of feet to use. It has only 40 stitches, but it is quiet, sews through almost anything, and I love it. Easy to use, and the local repair shop gives them good a thumbs up too.
Good luck with your search.