Most of you know that for the last 17 years I have ran my 642 Ford(Claas) machines and have been very happy with them.Here lately I have been toying with the Idea of possibly upgrading to a later model machine but the problem for me is that I am not so sure it will be a Claas.The Dominator 76 I bought quickly cured me wanting anything newer Dominator related.I could buy a early 400 series Cat Lexion for the money I would have to spend but I am really afraid that Claas is going to be insane now on even the smallest part.For the past two years I have ran side by side with a 9500 and it is starting to grow on me.It is very closely matched to what I run now and is about the same actual size as mine.A big high dollar combine is out of the question for me due to the fact that I cut fields that a big machine just wont get in to.There are tons of aftermarket parts for the JD and plenty of dismantled machines in the wrecking yards as well.Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated.I am not ready to buy another machine right this second but I would like to gather all the info I can before I have to make a switch.The 9500 has really impressed me with a fairly clean sample and minimal loss out the back in some side by side checks with my Fords.Here are some questions.Are there any years that I should avoid? Any major design flaws that keep causing problems year after year? Do they all come standard with auto header height control? How dependable are the electronics on these machines? These are just a few questions but I am sure that I will have more. JDSeller,other JD guys that have actually ran this series I REALLY need to hear your opinions on the good AND the bad.Thanks