I would say to find a dealer and test drive any machine that you are thinking about to see which you like better. Personally, I have the new Bernina 780 and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! The dual feed is GREAT!! But 100 miles is a distance to go if you need servicing and such. Plus, most Bernina dealers I know offer free classes to learn your machine and that is always a good idea.