I love PFAFF sewing machines. I was so bummed that my Creative Vision 5.5 stopped working after 5 years. I just gave it away, hoops and all. I was not able to purchase an expensive machine but my local store had a PFAFF Expression 710 that I fell in love with and have been very happy with. I'm not one to use the fancy stitches but do love all the utility stitches, buttonholes and being able to sew heavy fabric.
Kirsten