I have run the J and N series IHI's. I owned a 35J years ago. They run a four pump system. Multifunctioning is excellent. I always thought they had one of the best control packages that I have run. They are basic machines in the sense that there is not any bling. Very Japanese that way, but they do the job. I found CES in Etown, Ky very helpful. Parts are easy to get, they know the machines inside and out. I agree for the money spent they are a good deal. You might get beat up in resale, simply due to people are not that familiar with them, but the machines themselves are very solid in my opinion.