From my experience and those of my sewing friends, I can tell you both the Viking and the Bernina brands are excellent machines, no matter what their age. I have no knowledge of the models you have listed.

You need to decide what features you want in a machine: zig zag, easy buttonholes, machine quilting? Then find a model that will be capable of doing the functions you want to do.

I've never heard of the Euro-Pro.

You might also want to look at Kenmores that are made by Janome--Sears is having sales all over the place so you can get a better machine for your $200. Euro-Pros are difficult or take a long time to get repaired. Bernina and Viking accessories and feet are all expensive to purchase and usually from a dealer so keep that in mind if you do get one of those machines and the feet are missing...zipper foot, presser foot, you name it.

i've just purchased the Bernina 1008,cost me £425 brand new.I've upgraded from a basic brother which cost me £140 which i bought to get back into sewing, and the difference is very noticable..the bernina has a much nicer feel as you sew and the stitches seem a lot neater. Being cased in metal as opposed to plastic as with my old machine, the bernina is therefore much heavier and feels much better quality....I'm thrilled with my purchase,,i have a feeling this machine will last me a long time!!

I have done the same thing with asking questions and looking on the internet. My wife has done sewing and the old machine has gone down hill fast. I'm looking at getting the Viking - Interlude 435 for my wife for X-Mass. Do you all think this is a good choise? I'm thinkint it is. I know she will like the features that her 20 year old one does have.

http://www.sew.husqvarna.se/eg_interlude_435.htm

Well......I have a euro-pro 9101 and i can't begin to tell you what i haven't done with this machine.At the time it was a top of the line euro-pro.I've had this machine for 5 years now.........and i'm really glad i didn't spend more money for the name of some of the higher priced machines.mine has 122 built in stitches 11 feet plus a walkin foot.It has already made 10 quilts, might be more I don't keep real good count......plus many various household projects......Good luck with your purchase.By the way....I only paid $399.99 for this machine other machines with the same amount of stitches would have cost a $1000 dollars more.

Do many of you think the Viking is over priced?

compare the warranty. Carolyn

I have had my viking for 5 years and have had no problems with it. It was worth every penny. Colleen

I've had my Viking since 1967 and it has NEVER been in for service. (It came with a 25-year warranty on parts.)