My newest sewing machine, purchased in 2007 (I think), is a Bernina 440QE. Its bells and whistles have been surpassed by the newer machines, but it does everything I want it to do. In fact I wish I hadn't bought the embroidery module for it, since I have no interest in machine embroidery. Perhaps if I had a newer, snazzier machine I might get used to having other features like the auto thread cutter, but right now I can't imagine why I would want that. I have several vintage machines as well, and my go-to among those is the Singer 301. The only two things I miss when using the 301 are the needle up/down and the knee lift for the presser foot. The 440 hasn't required much shop maintenance at all, and I can take care of any issues with the vintage machines. I honestly think if the 440 were to die, I would be happy using the 301 for piecing. I do have a longarm for quilting though.