I have a two Pfaffs. My main machine is a Creative 4.0 which I absolutely love. I bought this machine when my old Pfaff litteraly blew up, smoke and all. The Creative has a 10 inch throat, love the IDT, thread cutter and numerous other features. My other Pfaff is my 1471. My husband bought this machine for me over 25 years ago. It still sews like a dream. I take it to classes and retreats. It is not light but it is lighter than my Creative. If I had to buy a new machine it would be another Pfaff. I am hooked on Pfaffs.