Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I have 3 Pfaffs and until I got the Performance 2058 last year, I would have yelled from the roof tops to get a Pfaff, but this beastie is very temperamental. She likes to chew up thin fabric (for which I could buy a straight stitch cover plate). The lighting is really poor and the other thing that drives me batty is the annoying low bobbin indicator.
That said, I just tested a Singer Quantum L-500 (which is a mix between the Babylock Quest Plus and the Janome 6600) and it is a noisy clunker. Compared to that, the Pfaff humms. Smooth sailing.
If you got the money and want a Pfaff, I would recommend looking at the Expressions line which has the large throat opening. Identify the features that are important to you and test drive it.
To get what I really want, the Expression line, costs more money than I have right now. Tried one at my LQS and fell in love. I am going to buy the Pfaff from my friend and then upgrade it when I have more money.