Well, they get a bad rap these days but I love mine. I've had it for more than 30 years and have made a lot of clothing on it, including a man's suit, countless other household items--slipcovers, pillow covers, and for the last three years, since I began quilting, have pieced all the quilts I've made on it. Never had any trouble with it until about a year ago when a gear wore out and had to be replaced. It was a gift from my DH so I'd never get rid of it. But more than that, I use it every day! Even though I now have 3 other machines.