This new coffee maker replaces a 10+ year old Cuisinart coffee maker that worked flawlessly until it just could not do it anymore. The new model has a greatly improved lid that seals nicely for brewing much better than the older version. Everything about the new one has me confident in the quality and longevity. The one thing I wish I could change about the new one is the clock is lit 24/7. It would be nice and save electricity to just have the clock lit when brewing or not at all.