If you can afford it, buy it! My only thought is make sure lessons come with it. I had a Kenmore that could do way more I than I ever tried to do with it because lessons were never available. Eight years ago I decided I needed a new machine. Alex Anderson sewed on a Bernina so I started there. And once I saw the QE 440 I ended there too. I love this machine and am still learning everything it can do. I even took extra classes to get comfortable with it. Yes it was pricey but I figured it would last my lifetime. Just realize these new computerized machines need serviced way more often that the Kenmore,like once a year verse every 10 years
