It is a little noisy, but we love it otherwise; in fact, even the noise has a certain retro charm! It's sturdy, fast, dependable, and looks like it will outlast most of  the coffee makers fashionable today. Also, compared to the bulk of most contemporary designs, it takes up minimal counter space--and there are no filters to buy. Would we buy another? Yes--but it is so simple and well made I doubt we will have to.