Are you sure this is the right machine? When I look for a Janome 2160 all I find is a Janome 2160 DC not a QDE and the Janome site has no listing for this machine (retired or active). Amazon has the 2160 DC listed for $399. My daughter has the 2010 DC and it is a sweet little machine. I'm a spoiled Pfaff owner but I wouldn't mind a Janome 2010 for a back-up machine and the 2160 DC looks interesting too. I just can't tell you about how well the 2160 sews. I hope this helps.