I have a Brother Laura Ashley Innovis 2000 and LOVE it (6 months old)! I also have a Janome 3160QDC which had to be replaced after 5 repairs in 6 months (2010). It was a problem with the bobbin casing and I finally asked for a replacement for the lemon.
Of equal importance to getting the features that you want is purchasing from a dealer who KNOWS the machine!