I had an older Kenmore from 1969 that I purchased when I was working at Sears back then. I gave it to Salvation Army (stupid stupid) when I moved because I had purchased a Elna computerized machine, thinking that I didn't need two. Not till a few years later did I realized that I had made a big mistake, so the hunt was on and lucky me I found a 158-1703 in a cabinet for $75. Scarfed it up. Its a workhorse.