Originally Posted by MamaHen
I have an Elna 6004, and it is a work horse. I bought it over 10 years ago, and picked it over a Janome because I had never heard of Janome back then. It is a great beginners machine, and think it was a limited edition. It has now become my class machine because it is light enough to carry. Others would like to buy it because I have purchased a bigger throated machine, but will never get rid of it. I Have never had a problem with it.
I've also had a Elna 6004....it is a great machine...with lots of things that quilters look for! Mine is at least 10 years old too! I do wish the throat were bigger and someday I will probably upgrade....but this one has been great! I haven't looked at their current models. I am not sure the place I bought it is even selling Elna's anymore!