I'm a retired police officer (38 years) and a chef / baker wannabe. This machine is the ultimate culinary power tool . I find myself looking for things to do that would require the use of the mixer. I give it two thumbs up.
I have several Kitchen aid products, the double oven Selectra Suprebra which I love the convection oven. It works well when baking and roasting. I have the Kitchen aid dishwasher that clean very well. I must say that the products I just mention are over 10 years. I have the mixer which is over 15 years and works as well as when I pruchased it. I have the single blender which Ilove. The products are durable and sturdy for the years of use. I also have a refrigerator.