For Pfaff owners who have the old and true German machines, the difference in the new machines is probably much more noticeable than new Pfaff owners who do not have a basis for comparison. Unless of course, the model happens to be a lemon. I have an older Pfaff and while she is persnickety in sucking the fabric down the feed dogs (I think most Pfaffs have that habit), she sews beautifully. The next one I bought - one of the newer models - drove me to drink.