I have a Bernina but want to buy a back-up machine. I'm not going to buy another Bernina because I want some features that would put me in a TOL Bernina and I am not paying the TOL price for a back-up.
Janome came out with a new machine -the 6300- that has everything I want. No embroidery, a larger throat, bobbin warning, knee lift, thread cutter, needle up/down, etc. Check it out - it might suit your needs too.
Good luck with the search.