make sure you get the 5 year warranty because my top of the line kenmore machine has been in the shop to be fixed 5 times in the year that i have owned it, and replaced twice-- under the 90 day satisfaction guarantee. If you sew very often, the cheap plastic bobbin case wears out. that has been my problem EVERY time!!!! The warranty has been my life saver.... otherwise it is a 135$$ repair every 3 months