Have a 6600 which I love...but throat made it a bit hard for me, a new quilter, to sitd a queen size quilt...doable but not pleasant or easy for me. Was in the dealer's and trying the 8900----it was during a show and he offered me a new, in sealed box 8900 for less than the show price...snapped it up. It's now a year old ( just had its free service) and I'm very happy with it. Still like the 6600 for some things ( e.g., bobbin winder) but use the 8900 for everything and really appreciate the 11" throat. No complaints, very happy and GREAT dealer (Pocono Sew and Vac--an hour drive but well worth it. And they remember me when I'm there).
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