I have a Bernina Aurora and love it. But I have sewed several times on a BabyLock and that probably would be my first choice. I think I would look at the cost of the bobbins and any other factors of sewing before buying again. My Bermina will not use any thread except the better threads and special bobbins that are costly. I have to buy clips constantly for the slide plate as they break off and they cost $2.50 for 2. Anything that goes on this machine is very expensive as it is Swiss made. But it sews beautifully and I have had it for 6 years now (bought secondhand) and never had it in the shop once.