I have wanted a good pump driven comb machine for some time. I am not the least unhappy with my purchase. I have owned this Briel for about 5 months now and I haven't had one issue with it. The espresso is very good as well as the coffee. Frothing is excellent too. The temp of the coffee is perfect. I add milk to my coffee and believe me, it is HOT afterward. Double espresso turnes out with perfect crema with or without pods. The stainless steel body really is nice looking.....I am sick of plastic parts that are cosmetically altered to look like chrome.