My Bernina Virtuosa 153 died. I took it to my repair guy and he said it would cost several hundred to fix it and he couldn't guarantee something else wouldn't go on down the line. Hated to give it up but for a little more than repairs could have run, I bought a Juki HZL-70HW. Feet are compatible with my Elisimo Gold. The Juki isn't a high end machine but it will serve the purpose.