I do not have the Janome 11000 but I do have the 10001. Have had it almost three yrs without a problem. My 9000 is still working and my daughter sews on it all the time. No problem with that one either. Seven yrs ago I bought the 3500 to take to class as the other one was too heavy. Janome is my choice of machines. Good Luck. Also you might want to ask if they are on special sale or if you could purchase a floor model at half the price. I also got the card reader so I could use all my mamory cards from the 9000. Marge