this is the third model like this I have bought. The first one lasted several years (10 or so) and the second one was a bit faulty with the brew interrupt feature crapping out--I had to stop using that feature. But it last a fair amount of time. I eventually had to replace it and that unit lasted barely 2 years when the heating element poohed out. So the quality seemed to diminish
It makes a good cup of coffee but the machine itself is VERY noisy while it is brewing. Kinda sounds like a fork in a garbage disposal. Not sure if that's normal with this model? Also it makes about 1-2 less cups of brewed coffee than water added so be sure to compensate when adding water. There is a LOT of steam so don't put it near cabinets as it might damage or warp the wood. The brewed coffee is good though. I wouldn't buy this model again, but it'll do for a while.
We love this coffee maker. It’s my 2nd cuisinart and the coffee is fresh, hot and stays on for 4 hours if we choose that setting. Best machine we’ve had, so far!