Gigi,
I was in the SAME boat as you (except I have a 301) but I went ahead and purchased the Janone Dc2012 & so far I LOVE it!! It is a heavy machine that does not shake rattle and roll when making ANY of the stitches. It has 50 decorative stitches, that was more than I needed, and it already COMES WITH the 1/4 in foot, walking foot, a plus 3 others. I compared other similar brand machines, but with those you had to PURCHSE the additional feet. SO over all, this was the best buy for the money. I went to a shop where I knew the lady and I asked her over the Phaff, Brother and viking in comparable modesl, which she would choose and she said this Janome DC2012. SHe said they couldn't seem to keep this model in stock. They have sold several of these a week. HTH