It depends on your price range. I bought the Sapphire 960Q, large work area, wonderful lighting but a little expensive at 2499.00. I think that was on sale at the time. I'm sure you can find a nice used machine if you talk to your dealer and tell her/him what you're looking for. I don't know anything about other machines, I only have Vikings and to date I own 4. I wouldn't part with any of them because they are so well made I've never felt the need to get rid of anything. Go play around on all the machines you're interested in and then make your decision. If you need a payment plan, Viking is having a wonderful sale on a few machines and up to 5 years interest free financing. That's how I bought mine.