Looking to upgrade my Janome 6600

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02-23-2019, 06:38 AM

#11

aggie

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 172

9400 Price

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Originally Posted by KnitnutBZ

Thanks for the inputs. I love my 6600 also but was looking at the bigger throat, lights, free arm and a few other amenities without break8ng the bank. I doubt I would sell my 6600 as my daughters has her eye on it and what they would allow me for a trade in I would rather give it to her. LOL. I will check into the 9400 also. Just don’t want to get into too high a price. Will keep u posted.

I just priced the 9400. It was $4500. Too dear for me. Has anyone bought it at a cheaper price? If I purchase it online, can I bring it to any Janome dealer to honor the warranty? I think it would be less expensive online

02-23-2019, 06:45 AM

#12

Belfrybat

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Join Date: Oct 2012

Location: West Central Texas

Posts: 2,586

I have a 8900. It is similar to the 8200 but with more stitches (which I don't use). Like it very much. The only problem I have is the feed dogs eat triangle points so I have to use a leader when sewing them. Otherwise the machine does everything I want and more. ETA: I paid $2,250.00 for mine and the list price was around $5,000.00. Some dealers give much better discounts than others.

02-23-2019, 04:25 PM

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quiltmaker52

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Leesburg, FL

Posts: 368

Well, I did it! Just purchased a 9450. It was $4500 and trading in my 6600 brought it down to $3000! That means my trade in was worth $300 more than I paid for it over 11 years ago! Another dealer told me $3500 for the 9400 with upgrade, but would not take a trade. I have to drive 1 3/4 hr to get it, but to me that is well worth it. Can’t wait!

02-24-2019, 06:59 AM

#14

Ellen 1

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Join Date: May 2008

Location: Colorado

Posts: 1,184

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Originally Posted by aggie

I know a Janome dealer would service your machine no matter where you bought it, however I would not buy from the internet and then ask my local dealer to service my machine.

Last edited by Ellen 1; 02-24-2019 at 07:08 AM.

02-24-2019, 07:07 AM

#15

Ellen 1

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Join Date: May 2008

Location: Colorado

Posts: 1,184

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Originally Posted by KnitnutBZ

I have a janome 6600. It’s about 8 years old. Works fine but am looking to up grade to a 8200. It seems to be more in my price range and I like the 11” throat plus the 9mm stitch width. Does anyone have any pros or cons to report on this machine. Thank you in advance.

I have a Janome 6500. Great machine. I purchased a Horizon 8200 Memory Craft 2 years ago. I just sold it (at a loss) and bought a Janome 6700. I love the 6700 (still have the 6500). The major thing I did not like about the 8200 is the slant of the front of the machine where the control buttons are (start/stop, scissors, tie off, reverse).