I love my 1994 Viking and take it to a local repair store for repair. Right now she is waiting because I don't even have the $70 - let alone what else might be needed to fix her. When she gave up, I bought a Brother Quilting Machine for $200 that does all the Viking did. I am so happy with this, the 3rd Brother that I've bought, that I will probably stick with Brother machines. I also had a Brother Embroidery Machine that I sold when I moved to raise money. Big mistake!!!! Brother makes machines for other companies, including Bernina! I don't think I'll invest thousands of dollars in another machine unless it is a Gammell or big arm quilting machine. Do your research and find out just who is making the machines. You might be suprised. I understand Singer now owns Viking. Big change!