i wish Cuisinart would keep making the classics like this.  I have been using these processors at least 25 years.  Last year, the old work bowl got fatigue and the spring had trouble engaging and releasing the bowl.  It was difficult to get a replacement and then i figured out the cost to get a bowl was almost as much as getting a new machine.  So i searched and found ezactly the model i love.  I am going to give the old motor base and the repkacement blade to a friend who has a bowl that works.  I have used newer and bigger models in other people's kitchens.  In my little apartment, this is the best piece of gear to have and should be good for another 20 years.