I have a 1090QE from 1996 and wouldn't trade it for the world.
Originally Posted by
Tttdoc
I have a Bernina 1090 and I love it! Total workhorse and I have never had a single problem in the 18 years I have owned it. The last time I took it in for its "annual exam" the owner of the shop (who sells Beninas) told me to never let anyone talk me into trading it in.