I bought a new Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0 In Jan. and really like it. But I would buy the brand that can be serviced locally and get free lessons. If you don't have anyone locally choose a dealer close to you. My closest dealers are 75 and 100 miles away. But that can't be helped. All thing being equal, take your own fabric and quilting sandwich and do a thorough test drive. Some of the features I wanted are the longer harp, auto scissors, needle down, foot up, good FMQ ability, etc. Happy for you to be able to get your new SM. Happy shopping.