Hello! I have a Bernina 430E and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I did LOTS of research before purchasing it a little over a year ago. The Bernina's are all Siwss made with metal parts. For me, that meant a LOT. I also got the stitch regulatro, which I HIGHLY recommend if you're thinking of doing your own quilting....you can stipple away, and your stiches remain the same! :) This was one of the features I was really looking for. I also went with the "E" version (embroidery model), which I wasn't sure that I wanted, but now that I've learned to use it...I love it too! Hope this helps.