I wasn't sure I would juice much, so I chose this one because it wasn't one that required a financial investment. I have been juicing three to four times a week for the last 10 months and this juicer hasn't missed a beat. I didn't give it 5 stars because the directions recommend "no citrus". I have seen reviews about juicers being easy to clean, I don't think this one quite meets that discription. Several of the pieces can go in the dishwasher, but the main piece has to be brushed with a small brush that is included. If you have a garbage disposal, I think this would be much easier to clean. I don't, so I have to get all the pulp off before washing.