I've always wanted a Kitchenaid stand mixer but for many years used a Kitchenaid hand mixer. After 15 years the hand mixer needed to be replaced and I bought a Kitchenaid stand mixer. I cook/bake quite a bit--my passion and all of my breads and cakes come out wonderful!! Sorry I waited so long to buy this appliance. I highly recommend it.
I purchased the kitchen-aid several months ago and have been completely satisfied. It is easy convenient, always available on my counter top. The color is great and matches my kitchen decor. I can now bake bread as well as pastries. I wouldn't trade it. I can't do a lot of lifting. Using this appliance has allowed me to continue making the items is love without the hassle of trying to lift and hold the mixer. It is also convenient for adding ingredients. I recommend it for persons with problems with their hands (gripping and holding items), because it is stationary, you don't have the worry of dropping it and can still bake those wonderful items you love.
My Kitchen Aid Mixed is an all around great product that I love to use. I have used it on many occasions so far to make cakes, cupcakes, and mashed potatoes. The speeds are great and I love the mixing wand. This is an overall great product!
I had resisted buying a Kitchen Aid Mixer for years. I felt like I would not use much and my mixer served my purposes. When my daughter got married, she put a Kitchen Aid Mixer on her registry. I laughed and said that is too expensive, no one will buy that. I was wrong. The younger people had learned it was worth the money. After her telling me how awesome it was, I tried at her house. I loved it and noticed a huge difference from my 40 year old sunbeam mixer. I bought one and love it. It is amazing. Saves me time. Even what I see mixed up, such as a cookie dough, looks more as it should look. So happy I spent the money. I am now into doing lots of baking for my grandchildren!
I had my first kitchenaid for 11 years, and would still have it if my son hadn't decided it would be a good idea to take it apart to clean it ! So, of course I had to get a new one right away, I use it on average 4 times a week, making my own bread and baked goods, impossible without my kitchenaid mixer! I absolutely love my mixer