See if you can get it fixed. It looks like a nice machine and you're used to sewing on that particular machine so I'd try and find a place that could fix it/give it a tune up before you spend money on a brand new machine. If you can't get it fixed, do your research before buying one. Can't offer any advice on buying sewing machines...I just sew on a cheap plastic Singer. If you're looking for something with more quality and will last longer than the machines you'll find at your local Wal-Mart, the other girls will offer up advice on that 'cause I know absolutely nothing about the nicer machines.