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Old 12-30-2012, 05:39 AM
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I need to decide on buying a used Juki 98Q or a new 2010 and need your advice. The price isn't that much difference. I'm hoping that someone who has experience with both might have some insight. Thanks
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Old 12-30-2012, 06:27 AM
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I've been researching them also. What I have found for differences from looking at the specs on each are that they are the same machine, but the 2010 is a newer model. The 2010 has these added features:

variable sewing speed control
1/4 quilt foot (in addition to the 1/5 quilt foot)
zipper foot
hemming foot
compensating foot

I was talking with my repair guy and he said that either model is great. The feedback I got on here was that it is reliable and needs little if any service.

I would be happy with either myself. I would base my decision on what deals you can find. The prices are basically the same, but some dealers throw in more perks like bobbins/needles, free shipping.
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Old 12-30-2012, 06:35 AM
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just an FYI, my Juki TL98Q came with the zipper foot and the 1/4" foot... so they are not new with the 2010
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If there is little difference in price, I'd go with the new one - it should a warranty of some sort.
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Wow, have a look at this thread to see what can be done with the Juki, it was just posted. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t209642.html
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Look carefully at the throat sizes. I can't remember them at the moment . I would select the machine with the largest throat for quilting.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan View Post
just an FYI, my Juki TL98Q came with the zipper foot and the 1/4" foot... so they are not new with the 2010
I was just going to mention the same....mine also came with a freemotion quilting foot....and a walking foot.
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Good thought. Thank you for bringing that up.
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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom View Post
I was just going to mention the same....mine also came with a freemotion quilting foot....and a walking foot.
good to know...I took that info off the spec sheet on the Juki website.
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