Originally Posted by Jacque
I have a 6600 and I did not know that it has an attached walking foot or the other thing you mentioned. I have been very dissatisfied with it but, evidentally, I don't know much about it. I live 150 miles from the store where I bought it (one way) so I haven't been back for lessons. Guess I'd better go.
There is a yahoo group for Janome 6500/6600 owners. I think you might find it very helpful to join and monitor the discussions...ask questions.
I bought a Janome 6600 in February (not realizing that a newer model would be coming out soon...but it would have been more than double the price). So far I am very happy with it.