no. I love my 440 and it serves my purpose. I make all sorts of things as well as quilts. If it was to go bad I would have it fixed why trade off something because the company makes something else bigger and better. Burnina will always be making more machines bigger and better, they are not going to stop at the 830 or 840 they will continue to grow as that is what business' do. I guess I am old fashion I like what I have and try to keep it as long as I can. But if you are not happy with the machine then trade, if it is not doing what you want it to do then trade, If you can afford it trade that is where I stand. Can't shoot me for thinking...