I agree. The only Singers I would buy these days are older ones from no later than the 60s. I went through a Viking D1, then a Pfaff, and ended up with my Janome 8900. I love the Janome and my FW.
I agree with a Janome, a Juki, or a Brother depending on your needs. If you consider a Bernina, do not get a Bernette. Bernettes are not as good a Berninas, even though they have the Bernina name.