I have a Viking 550 (Lily) that I bought about 12 years ago. Never had a problem with it and it does all I will ever need. At the time I got it, another lady had purchased it about 4 months before and then decided that she wanted the newer one with the embrodiery. The dealer took it in as a trade and I got it for $ 1600. At the time it was originally sold it was about $2500. Glad I got it back then as I sure couldn't afford the newer ones now!!