I have the JukiTL98QE and love it. I piece on it all the time and also freemotion. I sew on the machine for at least 5 hours a day. It has a longer bed, so you have the ease for FM. Also has auto scissors, which is a God send to someone with arthritis.
I also own a Fwt.221, Singers,20 yr old Bernina and Viking 555. Just love my machines......