I don't know if anyone has mentioned the fact that Janome will no longer be making Kenmores, I believe this is the last year or last year was. I have had a top of the line before the embroidery Kenmore made by Janome for about 10 years and just upgraded to a 6600P because of the long bed space, etc. Older Kenmores made in Japan were really good machines too.
Right now I would buy which ever machine was in my price range that did what I wanted it to do. Brothers have a load of them, as well as most other brands. Good luck to you.