KitchenAid has been my choice of coffee for over 20 years. My last coffee maker lasted over 8 years with constant use. Because I like the previous model so much I was apprehensive about buying a new one. But is just great, I love what they call the showerhead spray to brew coffee and it really works great. It brews the coffee fast, the coffee pot itself is not bulky and sleek but nice. I got the KCM 1208DG. But there are no spare parts that you can buy (carafe) filters anywhere (including KitchenAid) that is not GOOD