I bought this coffeemaker as a replacement for a higher end unit that broke down after over a decade plus of daily use.  While this coffeemaker makes great coffee, I was a bit disappointed in all of the gadgets that need daily cleaning.  I miss the storage area for beans but I know that was a feature I was going to do without in a lower end unit.  All in all, there was over $100 difference to replace my older unit and this one.  I think that even with the few things I pointed out above, the savings was worth it.  I can clean a few more items daily and still get a great cup of coffee.