My first Bernina was a 180 and it is a work horse to be sure. If it is in good shape and the price is agreeable, I recommend it without reservations. If you are going to use it for quilting, you will find that the stitching is not perfect because the machine is designed to move in so many directions while embroidering. While I was using my 180 for embroidery, I bought the Bernina Aurora 440 quilting sewing machine and it makes beautiful stitches as well as can embroider with the use of a computer. I still have my 180 and hope to give it to one of my relatives someday.