I have the top of the line Pfaff. It is an absolutely wonderful machine. Prior to buying this machine I had another top of the line Pfaff that I had for 25 years. I sewed kids clothes, my clothes and learned to quilt on that machine. I never ever had a problem with it until I finally wore out the motor. Then my husband told me to buy the machine I really wanted no matter what the cost. He was even willing to buy me the Bernina 830. But I looked at both machines and picked the Pfaff. It had most of the features of the Bernina but at less than half the price. I am over the moon happy with my machine. I know it was expensive, but I am worth it.