I have a 25 year old Bernina 910 and I love, love her!! I know that most new machines can do things that she never even thought of, but she is dependable ( I have never in 25 years had to take her in to be fixed), she is not picky about thread, I don't do anything with the tension ever, and it is always perfect. Every time I sit and sew, I love her more. She is all metal and heavy so a year ago I found a FW to use on the go. I obviously love my Bernina, but I would trust any of these brands, especially the older models.