We had the same toaster for at least 12 years and was so good and lasted so long we purchased the same model that has been updated.  Not as good as the old model which for one had a dial with numbers for toast level.  This has a sliding bar that we can never seem to get in the same place so the toast is either not toasted enough or burnt.  Also, the bread is toasted unevenly some parts are toasted some barely toasted on the same slice.