I bought this mixer over 6 months ago. This is my 2nd  KitchenAid stand mixer. I do a lot of baking, and it was time to upgrade my 5.5 qrt to a 7 qrt. As expected, KitchenAid is high-quality product. In a world where things are cheaply made, KitchenAid follows old standards and is built to last.  The coloring is gorgeous and the attention to detail does not go unnoticed. It never disappoints. If you are looking for A stylish workhorse, this product is for you.  My first one was a gift from my husband over 20 years ago and is still going strong. I always say, it was the gift. I never knew I always wanted.