I have a Viking Sapphire 830 with a ten inch throat. Bought it new over 5 years ago for 1100.
It is a great machine and has some nice features. Love the needle down with the pop up foot when you stop sewing. This is great for applique. Easy to thread and has a drop in bobbin which is a must have for me. I want to see how much thread is still on the bobbin.
No lever for lifting and lowering the foot, it does it automatically.
Lots of stitchs but dont use them much.