Ive always been on a tight budget when it has come to my machines. I used my moms kenmore for years til it needed service which my dad does but we were living in another state. So I bought a 150 brother from Walmart which I used for all my quilting and sewing til last month so 10 years. Nothing is wrong with it I just wanted a few more stitches that my current machine didn't have. My hubby bought me another brother for 200 last month its a 6000i I believe but it's great. It is picky about thread I have to FMQ with 100% cotton otherwise I have tension issues. The bobbins are a different size then my previous brother. I originally only looked at another Brother because I didn't want to buy new attachments. My new machine came with bonus feet which was a good thing because the old brother feet are not compatible. I'm happy with both my brother machines. my daughter sews on my old machine. My best friend has the same brother 5232XL i believe and she's had hers for 12 years and still no issues! If I had the budget I might look into other machines but I don't so I get the most for my money and I have been very happy!!