My 14 yr old kitchenaid mixer's motor blew, so I decided to purchase another kitchenaid mixer. I found the higher end mixer had several complaints so I decided to stay with the kitchenaid classic. Two weeks later, while creaming room temperature butter and sugar, the gears broke. Obviously the gears are still being made of plastic or very cheap metal! For the price of the mixer, it should last longer than 2 weeks. I emailed the company, doubt I will receive a response!! I am telling all my friends to stay away from kitchenaid mixers!