Back when Berninas were Swiss made, you could buy one and it would last a lifetime. I had one of the first " computor" Berninas in 1984, the 1050. That machine and l built a drapery business for 13 yr. I employed 3 sewers and an installer, buying used industrial specialty machines plus a new Bernina industrial. When l retired and the shop went to it's new owner, l had to say goodbye to my old friend. I bought a Janome 6500 on retirement, and now 11 yr later I use a computorized Janome 8900 for quilting and costume making ( keeping the other as backup). I'd heard in the sewing industry of Bernana's problems with their computors. Too bad, because those BSR units are great for quilters.