I love my 6600!! hands down. I have tried all kinds. Singers are not what they use to be, since moving to Japan (no offense). I had a Viking, loved it. Berninia did not like, Pfaff I liked, another Viking I really like and use for embroidery. And I do my piecing with my 6600. I love the accufeed feature! It is great for quilting and putting binding on. Most of my quilting is on the longarm, but small things get done on the 6600. It is a work horse. AND you cant beat the cost!!!! I think the others are just way over priced. so, I say go for it. A good dealer makes a difference, sounds like you will have one.