I have 2 older Berninas and they have lasted many years. I have a 930 and a 1031(bought new), I've sewed garments and many a quilt with both machines. They are nearly 30 years and 22 years old; both were top of the line mechanicals in their day.
The newer plastic machines really don't do it for me. I've been sewing since I was 9 and learned on a quality machine.
Sharon in Texas