I have two Euro Pro's, a heavy duty denim that I have had for 15 years or so, and a newer electronic model that I have had for about 10 years, both are still good machines, and I use them when the projects calls for their specific specialty. I have them serviced only when they quit working, which is probably not such a good idea, but---"if it ain't broke don't fix it" has always been my motto!! But I just purchased a Memory Craft Janome 6500, which I also LOVE!!