I understand your dilemma, mine was the same. I knew I wouldn't want to quilt in the garage and worried about the equipment being in the heat during summer. I still dream of one, but have settled for the HQ Sweet 16 sit-down model. It only takes up about 36" square and is a dream to quilt on. Plus it saved me a lot of money! If I have a special quilt I want longarmed, I just take it to my amazing quilter who has a Gammil.