I have an old Bernina and a newer Janome. Love them both. The family is going together to buy our oldest granddaughter (27) a new machine and we let her go out and decide what she wanted. It was to be a new machine of her choice within a $$ value. She has decided on a Baby Lock. My only suggestion would be go out and find what machine fits what you want and is in your $$$ to spend. A dealer has warranties and service that are important.