My only new machine was a Necchi portable purchased in 1974. I liked it ok, and it lasted for almost 30 years during the time period in my life when I worked full time and didn't sew very much. About 5 years ago a friend gave me a re-worked Viking from the 1990's with lots of nice stitches. The problem was that the electronic motherboard had been replaced by one from a different model, so the panel didn't match the function. Plus some of the electronic features didn't work. I gave that to my niece who sews rags together to make rugs.
I don't know if there will ever be another "modern" machine in my life. I am doing fine with my Pfaff 130, FW, and 301 -- all used regularly.
Dayle