I simply love my Janome Horizon 7700. Before that I simply loved my Janome MC 4900. Hated my Riccar for 25 years, it preceded my Janomes. As I purchased each of the Janomes I thought to myself THIS is my forever machine. However, I am currently lusting over the 8900. The good news is the my dealer will give me whatever I paid for the last one I bought from him towards the new one. It takes a little bit of the pain out. I am keeping my 7700 for the time being because she does everything I want, every time I want. I am only 53, so while I know my machine will outlast me, I'm not entirely certain, ever, that it is my LAST one.