Yep, that's why I want an old German-made, that quality. Not that Asian factories can't produce quality machines, just that apparently, quality is very inconsistent now. So many lemon stories, lousy-dealer horror stories. I'm a nurse, and my motto is "believe the patient", or in this case the sewer. When Pfaffanatics say their older Pfaffs are better, I believe 'em. I might get a computerized, but would prefer a mechanical. Any model recommendations? Quilter Gary recommended a dealer in Milwaukee to me, might make a pilgrimage.