Thanks for the info.
Brother is a good machine. I have a cheapy one that I bought on sale for 129 dollars over 5 years ago and it has never been to the repair shop.
Bernina is very expensive so cannot afford them.
I like my Viking very much and it is the machine I use the most. I love the auto start, no lifting foot lever. Also love the auto lift when in needle down mode, it just lifts the foot a little when you stop sewing so you can turn or do aplique easily.