For me, I have always been a Bernini girl. I purchased one in 1992 and have never had a problem with it. I bring it in for regular tuneups every year and a half and have had wonderful luck. Twice I’ve been told by different technicians to never give up this machine and that I had no reason to purchase another. It’s one of the last ones made with metal parts. I did purchase a Janome Gem to take to workshops and it’s great for that (lightweight). But once home, back to my Bernina! It’s all about personal choice as others have mentioned above.