I think we are all spoiled by our modern computerized machines. But what a pain and expense those are when they break down. I've collected several Vintage Machines over the yrs obsessed with their look and how easy they are to maintain by just oiling/greasing, they never let you down. But like the rest you play for awhile and then they get stored away. Even found myself a great Treadle got it in working order and said "when we lose electric I can still sew. Well, we have and I haven't.
I will keep to display in my future "Dream Sewing Rm" in a hse we are designing to build next yr and maybe even turn them on once in awhile just to hear the sweet sound they all make. So diff then those modern machines.