This is my second 8 cup pour over Cuisinart coffee maker with glass carafe. My first made perfect coffee for 5 years before the heating element gave up. Average life for average coffee makers is 3-5 years. I like this model because it is an automatic pour over so all the grounds are wet evenly for a richer coffee flavor. It brews at temperatures recommended by coffee organizations which is hotter than other pots I've tried. I prefer the glass carafe because it's easy to clean and I suspect that the insulated carafe doesn't keep coffee hot enough for my tastes.