It is a wonderful machine. It is also almost 40 years old and parts will wear out or break. Parts are still available - depending on what it needs. It is great for free motion quilting, has lots of built in designs via cam stacks, and is a true horse when it comes to working. I tend to baby mine even though it just had a complete spa day a year ago. I save it for free motion quilting. It is not a super fast machine compared to some of the current machines available. If you can get it for a good price with all of the original books and accessories you won't be sorry.