A few years ago I had a talk with a sewing machine repairman who had worked for years for our local Bernina dealer. He told me that while Bernina are very good machines, they are overprice due to the name. He had no reason to "dis" them, he was retired and supplimenting his income with a home repair business. He told me also that you really can't get away from the plastic parts anymore. My 7130 Pfaff was one of the last Pfaffs made with metal parts. While my Pfaff is a VERY good machine with a built in walking foot, I never felt a love for it.......I should sell it I think. My go to machine nowdays is my BabyLock Espire. I think if I wanted embroidery I would probably get the Ellure.