I really like my Janome. I have had all brands, really. Still have my Viking D1 and like it, but use it mostly for embroidery. I have a 6600 that is my work horse. I bought it after using a friends smaller Janome while at her house in the mtns. I have had it 2 yrs and no problems, except the needle threader fell off. I didnt use it anyway, so I havent tried to put it back on.