If the machine is in good working order and you are comfortable with I, I would suggest just using it and maybe starting a savings account for a new one if the need ever arises. I honestly don't think that you can beat the older Singers. I do have a Viking that I bought new in 2003 and I love it dearly, however, if it ever dies on me I will definitely go with my back-up machines, which are a Featherweight and a 301. They are fantastic machines.