I was looking at the 4.2 because the lady next to me at a quilt retreat had one and raved about it. I ended up with a Pfaff Precision 5.0 because it was on sale at a Creative Sewing show, for the same price as the 4.2's MSRP. I love the machine!! But boy, is there a learning curve! The manual is super helpful, and thank goodness I don't mind reading. I also have the option of going to the dealer for help at any time--but sort of in the same boat--the dealer is more than an hour away. Shall check youtube for any tutes on my model.
The one thing I wish it came with, was some free lessons like I got with my Janome.