I have a 10-year old Viking Designer I that has been serving me well, although I envy many features on Berninas that are lacking in Vikings and this Viking model is considered a dinosaur among machines. Over the years, my annual maintenance and cleaning cost has risen from $89 to a whopping $150. I am not wedded to Vikings and at some point, when I begin shopping around, I will thoroughly investigate Berninas and Babylocks. I hear raves about both.