Absolutely, positively excellent

This is a solid, dependable, utterly fearless machine that I think deserves to dethrone the Kitchenaid as king! I think Kitchenaid needs to learn that professional looks on the outside plus cheap mechanics inside do not equal a professional machine. Quality will always rule the day, and no matter how you slice it, 475 watts simply ain't 1000. You won't notice it with cookie dough, but you certainly will with two batches of whole wheat bread. Get the 7 qt model to ensure your dough won't ride up the hook. You will not regret the purchase, I rely on it for a great deal of work in my very busy kitchen, and could kiss it every single time!