The Pfaffs are built like a tank and will never wear out. Several of their older machines will ZZ and do decorative stitches. Most times they are more expensive to buy than the old Singers, I guess because there are fewer of them out there. You can find a bargain if you're diligent. I snagged a 130 in a decent cabinet off CL for $45. It has an ugly, blue, cheap, underpowered, after-market motor on it, so I am in the market for a genuine Pfaff black motor, but it is a very nice machine. You could always buy, try, and sell until you find the one you bond with.