If I bought another one today, the Juki is exactly what I would buy. But I do quilting - and it has everything I need. I wasted money buying a top of line machine, and never ever use all that it came with, including the very expensive software that I purchased to go with it :(
Wish I would've saved my money now...but I didn't realize it when I bought it. I sure would today! You're being very wise.