Thank you all for your thoughts and advice. I wish my son had the time to look for a used machine. With his schedule, it will have to be a quick buy.
I currently have a Phaff and love it
After reading the comments, I may look at the Janomes when mine tires out. Not too soon, though, I hope!
I am passing all the comments on to my son. Thank you all again! The good news is that I may have a new quilter in the family