Oh Patrice! I so get it! I use a Bernina Virtuosa 160, sister to your Artista 180 that I bought pre owned, nearly 2 decades ago. It has been my go to work horse for almost everything. Every time I think I 'need' a new foot or a new accessory for it - yes, they still sell that stuff- I think to myself... is this thing going to keep chugging long enough to make it worth the enormous price that things have come to?
I do love it tho, and want it to last forever.
I have an Eversewn backup, and lots of vintage machines to play with, but I hate the idea of losing my old maid. I really never considered trying to find another old Bernina.
hmmmmm
I just sold my Featherweight 222, (loved it too!) so maybe I should start looking....