I just got the Juki 2010 for the same reason. I can tell you, it sews like a dream! I am replacing my other machine with this one for all piecing and quilting! The automatic thread cutter and needle threader - I don't know how I lived without them.
The Juki, while it has a little shorter throat than other models, is a bit higher as well. I have only done a lap quilt so far, but had absolutely no problem!