I have had 3 Vikings over the past 35 years. Each time I upgraded and traded in the old one. I have a Lily 550 that I have had since 1998 and love it. No problems, only been in the shop just to be checked over. No repairs ever needed and it has sewn a lot of kids clothes, mended and now for the past 4 years making quilts. I am sure you will get dozens of recommendations from everyone on the board as we all have our favorites. I don't think you can go wrong with Bernina, Viking, Jannome or Paff, they are all good machines.