Janome 6500 I like it but I have had problems with the bobbin area from the first yr. I have replaced the little plastic bobbin holder gizmo several times. In my opinion that is the problem it is plastic. I own my machine for 6 1/2 yrs and pretty much run it daily. I also do my quilting on it. Some very large quilts King and extra long twin. The tension is pretty much always good. Some minor paint chipping off the metal base. I like the knee lifter, thread cutter, bigger bed etc.