I purchased the 8 cup pour-over brewer 4 years ago and have loved the robust and hot coffee that it provides (I am single, so usually only make 4 cups, but if I want more on a weekend I am able to set the warmer to stay on longer).  When I purchased, I noted reviews indicating the plastic handle on the carafe is prone to break.  This happened to my carafe after 4 years, but a replacement carafe was not available.  Thankfully, Cuisinart allowed me to purchase a newer model (very similar to the original) for only the price of a replacement carafe.  So happy as it had taken me a while to actually find a coffee maker that I liked!