Good machine for basic sewing

Hi, I’ve found this singer available for sale near me. It’s a 201 P, and I adore the colour too. I’ve been looking at a lot of singers recently and would like to know if a 201 or a 99 is good for a newbie of vintage machines. I’ve been sewing for around a year, and while I like my machine, I love the look of singers and heard they’re great for straight stitch. I basically want a quality machine for hobby sewing