I have a pfaff 1469 and the 1471, i love them both, both were made in germany, and they are the best, i wouldnt trade them in, if you buy a pfaff, buy one of these, one has the walking foot and the other doesnt, but i do have a walking foot for it, i think the walking foot is great and helps the fabric glide. I have had the 1469 for years, then about a year ago my husband found the 1471 on ebay and bought it for me, i keep both of them well maintained and the work like a charm. Good Luck