I agree with Vat. Figure out how you will use it and pick the machine that fits. I have a Bernina 1130 for fashion sewing and fancy stitch and a BabyLok Quilters Pro - it does only straight stitch but it goes like a bat and does FMQ like a dream. I don't do machine embroidery (I do that by hand because I like it)so I wouldn't get a machine that does both. Look into used ones from a reputable dealer - you can get a great buy if you don't need the latest and greatest.