I am 62 years of age. I bought KF 187 12-cup FlavorSelect Braun coffeemaker 1-1/2 years ago because I wanted a coffeemaker that would brew good full-bodied coffee. This coffeemaker does the job as long as the filter basket remains shut. I had trouble from day one keeping the filter basket locked in place. Now I stand over the coffeemaker continually locking the filter basket until my coffee has finished brewing. I am looking for a new coffeemaker that will brew coffee as good as this one but cheaper. I paid[a lot] for this Braun. My previous Mr. Coffee lasted several years and cost anywhere from $20 to $40.