I bought my first Kenmore in 1960. It is still going strong. Just forward and back but sews over anything. It is in a cabinet so I have since bought a couple of new machines. Another Kenmore/Janome with a 25 year warranty that is about to run out. I treated myself to a Bernina for retirement 3yrs. ago and it is fine. It just does different things and tricks that I have not done as yet.
1960/$125
1985/$129
2006/$2400
My favorite...The 25yr. old Sears/Janome
I forgot; I also bought a cheapest ($49/at Target) Singer that I keep at my two sons house in Oregon. It's okay for a couple of weeks work a year when I am visiting.
Congratulations on your new machine. It will serve you well for at least 25yrs. Happy Sewing!