I have the Juki 98 Q which is basically the same machine withought the led lighting. I have had it forever since they first came out and I still love it. I have never had a bit of trouble with it (I keep it oiled) and it has made hundreds of quilts as well as many purses. It will sew through thick items (purses sewn with quilted fabrics - 4 layers of fabric and 2 of batting and interfacing) and it does a great job. I wouldn't trade her for the world.