Looking to upgrade my Janome 6600
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Looking to upgrade my Janome 6600
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.
#2
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I have the 8200 and absolutely love it. The 11” throat space has allowed me to make the size quilts I like without shoving and scrunching . Doing FMQ on it is a dream. I’ve never had tension issues in the 3.5 years I’ve owned it. Auto Thread cutter —I’m spoiled to it now. The machine is quiet, easy to program, as fast as I need, makes nice stitches, has the drop in bobbin easy to see . No regrets at all.
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I had a 8200 and had no complaints except it didn't have all the stitches I wanted. I upgraded to the Horizon 9400 and loving it. I think I would be happy with any Janome though. I do like the extra light, the bigger throat, the thread cutter and threat to name a few of the extras.
#7
I had a 8200 and had no complaints except it didn't have all the stitches I wanted. I upgraded to the Horizon 9400 and loving it. I think I would be happy with any Janome though. I do like the extra light, the bigger throat, the thread cutter and threat to name a few of the extras.
#8
Same here...I purchased an 8900 a few years back thinking that I would sell my 6600 but I just couldn’t do it. It is a workhorse and great machine.
#9
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I have the 9400 & absolutely love it. I will never outgrow it. It is so user friendly. Comes with a knee lift (I think that is what it is called). I got mine for half price & no fiance fees which is how I was able to buy mine. Love all that extra throat space, the pull out lighting, automatic start without having to lower your needle or presser foot & the push button lock in button (no more reverse). I hope you give this dream machine a look.
#10
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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.
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