Originally Posted by MommaDorian
I need a work horse, but I want it to be a new one. I do a lot of PP with bulky seams. My Brother CS6000i is wearing out.
It does depend on what you are looking for. The old, heavier machines handle bulky seams better but modern machines have the precision for paper piecing and the useful features like needle-down, dual feed etc. You need to anticipate how your own interests will develop, also. A new machine is a huge investment nowadays.