i absolutely love juki machines - they are the only machines i use.
i purchased all my machines from Sew Vac Direct because they give me the best pricing around (i have 3 local dealers and they can't even come close to their prices).
call Sew Vac Direct to get their best pricing - you can always get them down on the prices over the phone.
they also price match, provide free shipping, and no tax if you live outside of texas.
they are very knowledge and can answer all your questions and if you ever have any problems they are their to help.
i purchased Singer Embroidery Machine from them (my very first purchase with them) and i broke it the first day (it was totally my fault) they sent me a new machine the same day for free and shipped the broken one back to them for free.
i have purchased a total of 4 sewing machines from them in 6 years and have always been thrilled with all my purchases.
i have a Juki 98Q that i use for frame quilting. i purchased it when the juki 2010 models came out for $450 new, so if you can still find some new 98s on the market you can get them dirt cheap since they have been replaced by the 2010 models.
its a large throat and harp machine but only does straight stitching so if you want to do machine applique you would need another machine.
i also have the F600 which i use for all my piecing and machine applique. it also has a large throat and has all the bells you want in a machine. tons of stitches, knee level, needle up/down, auto threader, etc. it is my dream machine.