Mimmy, I felt the same way when I was making payment on my Bernina 830 Record way back in 1972.... And I still have her. Every time I take her in for regular service and cleaning I get ask how about trading this machine. Lol. Never going to happen. I also have a Bernina 153 for the fancy stitches, needle threader etc. Take a test drive and think about and then decide. I am sure you will receive many responses to your questions.
Judy in Phx, AZ