I would not hesitate to go for the 332 if it's in nice condition. Nice used conditon means more than age when it comes to these, the models are pretty close. I think some of the 50s machines can be all metal, and in my mind that's a big pluss. A few plastic gears aren't a deal breaker for me, since my favorite zigzaggers have a few plastic gears. I dont know enough about the minor differences; Pfaff sold some of the models with an upgrade option; you could buy the additional embroidery unit later on. I think that's why some models differ a bit even if they carry the same model number. Another thing is there might have been minor alterations in production as the years went by. If I understand it correctly; it looks like the earlier 230 to 362 numbers all have the same motor, only the 260 has a stronger motor. All in all; these are about as strong and fast as domestic zigzaggers ever were. All of them are above the average Singer standard at the time. I think the 362 have auto needle threader, and a few more stitch patterns. The 1950s was the decade where nylon and polyester entered the picture, by the 60s all metal machines were much fewer.
Last edited by Mickey2; 02-11-2019 at 08:37 AM.