I agree, a good secondhand machine may be the way for you to get closer to all the features you want. Having said that I would advise caution in buying secondhand privately. If you buy secondhand through a dealer/LQS you will get back up and support. I bought my secondhand Bernina privately and whilst I love the machine to bits I have struggled to learn all its complexities even with you tube and internet. I did pay for some classes at a local (not so local) dealer but they were a bit "ho hum" with me as I hadn't purchased from them and I don't know that I got any real value for my class cost. In my case it has very much been a lonesome, learn by error journey learning how to use and care for my 710.