I am in the market for a Babylock and had narrowed my choices to the Quest Plus and the Espire. After doing research, I eliminated the Espire. the best quote I got for the QP (BLQ2-PL) is $1,100.
The reason why I eliminated the Espire is that it has a drop-in bobbin and no built-in walking foot. It has the cutter which I am not crazy about.
Incidentally, I am getting it to replace my latest Pfaff. Pfaffy and I just don't get along that well. We thought we were going to be good friends but we have differences in personality. lol