Sewing machines

[elephantoverthehill]

Does anyone own a Toyota 2000? There is one going for £15 on a local selling site. My old one needs such a service, I wonder if this could be a good semi-replacement. For the last few years when doing any sewing I have borrowed a Janome from school. DS is planning to take textiles next year so I am thinking about replacing mine, or getting him his own. Would the toyota be a stop gap and help him to practice?

[ZippyNeedsFeeding]

I've used older Toyota machines before and liked them. So long as you try it out before parting with the cash it should be fine.
If you wanted to go with a new but basic machine, I got my son a Brother LS14 for £64 on Amazon. He loves it, it's sturdy and very good value for the money.