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 have a 2170, too and I love it! I've gotten so used to the presser foot lifter being on the right side it doesn't bother me. For me, the IDT is the deal breaker. Other machines have great features as well, but that even feed, even when I'm just piecing is worth it to me. I paid some where around 3000 several years ago. I use the embroidery ALOT, but if the IDT weren't so important to me, I've been VERY impressed with the Brother sttich quality and the embroidery. I used the machines in the shop where I used to work. You might want to check them out, too. Not as expensive as a Pfaff, Viking, Bernina, but suprisingly nice.