i have the Janome 6700 D and love it...the automatic threader works sometimes..but very fanicky...why they bother to put one on haven't the slightest idea..it sews like a dream and can do letters and numbers, which I like for labels on my quilts..I have had mine for about 6 months now...I would really recommend it..I had a small Janome that I was using, made several quilts on it, and never was in for repair..that little machine was a workhorse and I think I paid $149 for it ...kept it of course..it was the reason I went for another Janome...Hope you find one you can try before you buy.