janome 6500

I Might have a great deal on getting one of these for a really nice price...However, from what I understand, this machine is no longrer being made...Yet they are still selling like hot cakes.
What happens if you need parts/service down the road? Will that be like a mad treasure hunt to find?...Thanks

My 5000 is 20 years old, at least, and it has never seen the repair shop. It embs. beautifully, sews very well for a newer machine, lots of fancy stitches, but I prefer my treadle AND MY fw.

Don't the large sewing machine companies have to keep parts on hand for like 20 years?

I sure wouldn't worry about that. I am sure that they won't get rid of all the parts that repairmen have for them just because the model is no longer made. We are still able to get all parts for singers and they are alot older then the Janome. If it is a good deal, jump on it!!

Thank you I feel much better about it(smile)

Good luck and enjoy.. :thumbup:

I have a Janome 6500 it is the fore runner of the 6600 and the new Horizon 7700. Mine is 6 yrs old and I think it was one of the earlier models. Many parts are similar in these machines along with some other Janomes. It is a great machine and if you get a good deal I would get it.

I don't think manufacturers are required to keep making parts for any specified amount of time. It's not a regulated market. I bought a Viking in 1995 and there are cassettes which you switch out for different stitches. But they no longer manufacture the cassettes and told me to try to find them on ebay.

It seemed like a lot of money to me in '95 (close to $2,000)for that machine but apparently they want you to buy new machines more frequently than I can afford.

I have a Janome 6500 and have used it steady for almost 6 years and have never had a problem with it. I would say if you can get a good deal on it you should go for it as it really is a great machine. I love mine.

DITTO! Both the 6500 & 6600 machinces are awesome.