Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
I have a Pfaff 2170 and others but use it the most.
Pros----It has the IDT which I LOVE, lots of stitches and can also embroider. I love the way it sews. Also has needle down, the presser foot can raise automatically if you want it to, it has a knee lift you can use. auto-thread cutter, low bobbin sensor. I know I'm forgetting something.
Cons----It's presser foot lifter is on the right side of the needle housing instead of in the back. It's in the way and when I'm trying to move a quilt around under the needle the fabric will bump into the presser foot lever and knock it down again and again. Very irritating. When I bought it I didn't think it would bother me but it does.
Also I don't often use the embroidery unit. I use my Janome 350e instead.
Price---I bought it used for about $2500.
Would I buy the 2170 again? Probably not since I don't use the embroidery unit. But would I buy a Pfaff for the sewing and IDT? Yes
I also have the Pfaff 2170 and I do indeed use it mostly for embroidery since I have two old mechanical Pfaffs, a 262 and a 130 for regular sewing and actually they have a harp one inch larger (8") and the 2170 has a 7" harp. I have never done a full size quilt on the 2170 and really don't plan to since I have the other two machines which I also prefer when it comes to FMQ. I love the 2170 for all of its features and the lighter weight for taking to classes. I bought it brand new of eBay after the Pfaff Creative Vision had come out, so I paid about $3200 for it two years ago. Signed up for Embroidery Club and Sewing Club at LQS which is where I learned how to use it.
LQS is under new ownership and has phased out selling Pfaffs and Janome. Their two are Brothers and Husqvarna Viking. I am totally impressed by the Viking and if I were upgrading I think it will be the way to go. Had sewing club just last night and before class visited with manager; Viking is coming out soon with a new machine that will have the IDT feature like Pfaffs.