I do not have that specific machine (or any mid/long arm for that matter). I do have a Husqvarna Platinum DSM that I adore. It will sew just about anything and in the 7 years I've had the machine have not had a single issue. In fact, it's in for (probably shouldn't admit to this, but) it's first spa treatment in that entire time. I did buy the machine new and paid about $1200 at the time. My friend bought a slightly newer and different model Husqvarna as well. She, too, has had zero problems.
I would certainly go test drive it.