1.) What machine you have: Janome 11000
2.) What you love about it: It does it all, embroidery, quilting, sewing and without an extra add on. Has a built-in robotic arm
3.) What you don't love about it: nothing. I've had this machine for almost 4 years and it's still my favourite of the several that I own. I've had good luck with Janome and it's always been good value for the money.
4.) How much you paid for it (I know this may be a rude question, but I just really need to know what a "good deal"is on these machines... I walk into a dealer and feel like I'm a sitting duck!!!): not a rude question, but I had a trade it, so didn't pay full price. I'm not really sure, but it is their TOL machine, so it's pricey. I paid 4300 several years ago with a good trade in.
Do consider adding Janomes to your list of possibilities if you had a good dealer near you. The dealer is almost as important as the machine in some cases. I've had no problems with my Janomes at all.