I have a love for old machines and a love for the newer computerized machines. So I have some of both. Mainly, I just use the straight stitch & zig zag stitch 99% of the time. No doubt the vintage machines are tanks & will out last any newer plastic machines. The newer machines has longevity also, just not quite as much. I have had my Janome MC for 15 yrs & she is still going.