This is an ok mixer - It mixes ingredients ok, but I notice that it doesn't get the stuff on the sides or on the bottom of the bowl, so I then have to scrape them while it is mixing.
My husband bought me this kitchenaid mixer for my birthday. Let me tell you, it helps out tremendously. This machine can knead pizza dough in no time. I made 10 pizzas for a family pizza party in less than an hour (minus baking time). This machine also champs through cookie doughs, heavy bread doughs, shredding cooked meats (so far it does great for shredding chicken and pork), and making meringues. Best machine ever!!!!