I'm a Bernina Fan! I have a 1630 that is 20+/- yrs and a 180 Embroidery that is probably 10 yrs. I use both all the time with no troubles. Had to bite the bullet about the price when I bought the 1630 all those years ago, but have never regretted it and when it was time for another, did not even consider others. It was Bernina again!