Welcome from Washington State!
I am a vintage machine user. I love my vintage mechanical Bernina machines! I have no need for a wide throat and no desire for a computerized sewing machine.
My niece diligently shopped for a new machine, and she decided to get a Juki. She is very happy with it. Her Juki has plenty of throat space and did not break her budget. I do not know much more about her experience, but there is plenty of information out there about Juki machines.
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