I also say get the one you love I too just purchased a new quilting machine I had the MCJanome6600P and the viking ssSaphire as my last 2 choices I chose the MC6600p because I already own a Janome and loved it and because the dealer is close and has always had reliable service, that he does himself. the vicking srevice is a tech. that comes once a week.so it came down to a service issue for me.