I just bought the 8900, great machine. Does everything I want plus a lot more. My dealer offered it at same price with an 18 month payment plan, no interest if paid off in that amount of time. Excellent service, and great guarantee. I made 3 trips to the dealers and spent 2-3 hours each trip just sewing, changing needle plate tread, stiches, took some of my own samples to try things on, bought samples home and compared with what my older Janome can do. My older Janome is over 20 yeas of age and Cost about $500 new. Kept her for classes, travel and teaching Grands. Good luck shopping, and enjoy your new machine