Good morning, I own 3 machines. A Kenmore, age 33 years old. Used it until I got a Janome in 1998. I only got my Janome because my Kenmore was too loud. My Kenmore I keel like old faithful. Never had a single problem. I also bought it as a reposession from Sears. Janome is a nice machine but I got to say I bought a Singer Featherweight in November last year. She was born in 1934 and she is wonderful. I love this little lightweight and steady eddy machine. I take it everywhere with me.
Did you say what you will be using your machine for? Since I go out a lot to sew I recommend a Featherweight. It really is dependant upon what you will be needing.
My vote for Singer Featherweight! Just a thought.