This was a gift to me from me, my current mixer lasted 33 years (a wedding gift). From what I have seen this mixer should last just as long if not longer.
Now that we moved into our new house and have a larger kitchen I finally got my KitchenAid! I waited a long time to own one and was not disappointed. It is absolutely beautiful and adds color to my kitchen. It's very easy to operate and makes my life easier. I even thought my 4.5 years old how to turn it on and we made a cake together :) lots of fun!! Looking forward to using it for years to come!
It is so easy to use and definitely user friendly. The splash guard is a welcome addition to the older mixer because it is so much easier to mix in ingredients without having to lift the top. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it does take up a lot of counter space and is a bit heavy but I still love it and use it for anything I can think of!
I bought this for myself as an early birthday present, and boy I'm really glad I did.I have never had such a good baking experience as I am having now. I love to bake cakes, cookies, and brownies all the time and I just find it much easier and quicker now. I love to make my own buttercream frosting and this whips it so fluffy and soft. I can't wait to get other attachment for this mixer and start making other great foods.