The same machine was in my life for 40 years when I decided to get a new machine. Only because I wanted features which were not available on the old Kenmore. I chose a Viking and for the last 7 years have been in seventh heaven with it. I had to pay for it a little at a time. There are many machines that are not $3 to $4 Thousand dollars, which are very nice. Without knowing what features you want in a new machine, it is difficult to say which machine would meet your needs. Good Luck.