First machine in 1992, second one in 1995, third in 2013 and the most recent in 2014 but the first three were used and the last was brand new. Wanted more features for quilting was the reason I bought a new one. Never had the other ones in the shop except the embroidery machine got fried in a lightning storm. I don't do the once a year cleaning and just try to make sure I do regular maintenance after each project. I have Vikings so never need to oil anything. Some people just like to trade up constantly like cars. Not me, it takes me a while to get used to a new machine so I'm not getting rid of it. I still have the other three plus my moms Singer.