Keep in mind how close dealers are located to you. I have a Bernina which I really like, however, the closest dealer is an hour and a half away from where I live. Since I can use only Bernina accessories, bobbins included, I have to plan in advance when I'm going. If I have a problem, I'm pretty much out of luck, until I can take a day and go there. That's why I have a Kenmore for backup. Next time I buy, it will probably be a Janome if only because the dealer is only about 35 minutes away.