I purchased a Babylock Proline machine in 1996 and other than using my Featherweight for piecing I have literally run this machine to death and it just keeps on humming. I am in the market for a new machine and I will buy a Babylock again. I only want a new machine for the advanced options such as needle up and down and the other features that new machines have. They are made by Brother which is one of the really good ones. I hope that you try out any machine that you decide on and that should convince you of your choice. I don't think you can go wrong with a Babylock. Good luck on your purchase