Yes, at times...I, too, feel the car could be paid off had I not bought mine. BUT, then I go out to the machine (in a separate shop) and I realize I really LOVE longarming!!! My 2nd regret is that I started taking in customer quilts......The good side to that is that I've been challenged and have made a little money, the downside is it took up ALL my time and has caused high blood pressure at times!!! Would I give it up --- NOPE!!!! DH and I are planning a long winter in Arizona next year...........I'm already starting to miss my machine!!!!