I bought a Baby Lock Symphony -it is way more machine than I need but I love it. I purchased this machine as my BFF has a Baby Lock and loved it as well.
I started out on a Singer - my DGM's and it worked like a dream-I also have a Singer that I bought at Costco for $89 and it has a lot of bells and whistles.
Look around and DON'T buy more machine than you can afford or will ever use. Spend it on fabric instead!!