On my 6600, i don't care for the needle threader that much, but i love it on the 11000. The auto thread cutter i LOVE. If i want a longer thread for burying, i just pull the fabric out a ways and then push the button. Since i usually pull the bottom thread up when starting sewing, its not a problem with it getting stuck. But i keep trying to use it on my FW! Thats when i really miss it!! Ha ha vintage is nice, but I do love the bells and whistles on the new ones!