Originally Posted by wyoming_quilter
Originally Posted by Lucky Lady
Sorry if you found my question offensive.
Your question isn't offensive. I think it is a good idea to find out what people like and don't like about their machines. Once you have some input it might help you narrow your search. Like everyone else will tell you, go test drive and go prepared with a list of your wants/needs and questions. Best of luck in finding the right machine.
Also, there is very little objective research out there so its a good idea to poll users before spending so much money. Consumer Reports finally did a survey a few years ago but most magazine "surveys" seem to just list features. That is quite useful but a) they don't recommend one over another for fear of offending advertisers (presumed), and b) there is no information about repair rates or warranties (which seem to be inadequate, in my view, for such a large purchase). There are always rumors, but I pay attention when I hear the same complaint from people whose judgement I trust, about the same machine or manufacturer.