I was told that my Performance 2056 may need a new motor, if not a new circuit board...which Pfaff doesn't have anymore. But "the guy" at the shop said he had someone who may be able to repair the board. At this point I'm thinking a new machine. I hate that since the merger, Pfaff doesn't take care of their older machines. But I love Pfaff and this will probably be the last I'll need. I haven't test driven the QE 4.2 or the Performance 5 yet. Trouble is the closest dealer to me is 40 miles up a very hectic Highway and getting there right now isn't easy. (Hubby is having surgery tomorrow-which means it'll be awhile before I can leave him to make the trip.) Can anyone give me measurements on these machines? Width, Depth, Height and Throat plate width? While I'm daydreaming about a new machine, I can figure out if I'll need a new carrying case too. Thanks.