I spent hours researching and reading reviews about food processors before finally settling on the Cuisinart Classic Pro, 7 cup. And I'm so glad I did. I wanted a food processor to primarily make nut butters and hummus -- and this food processor handles those tasks with ease! I've also made sauces, mayo, salsa...as well as chopped and prepped veggies. The processor is powerful, quiet (!!!), easy to use, easy to clean (I don't have a dishwasher so have to wash everything by hand and it comes apart very easily to clean all the crevices), and seems very durable -- I hope it will last for many years to come, but will not hesitate to invest in another. I love finding ways to use the processor and am, quite frankly, in love. I love it and don't want to go back to a kitchen without it!