I bought a 1230 about 25 years ago. Then I got the Deco embroidery machine. Decided I had to have the 180 and traded of them in on that one. In the meantime I got the 1100 Bernina Serger and when the 200 embroidery machine came out it was too fast and stitches too pretty to pass up. I personally love my Berninas and wouldn't have anything else. I take them both in once a year for a good cleaning and oiling just like I go to the dr. for my annual physical. I would recomend Bernina to anyone. Just compare the embroidery on other machines. Not nearly as pretty.