Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers are Built to last

I got my little mixer back around 2001 its still going strong. I got it believe it or not as a refurb and one woudln't know the difference except a small cosmetic blemish on one of the attatchements. What comes with it is a kneading hook, Beater and a wisk like attatchment for making whipped cream and merianques . The dough hook I don't make much bread however I find the hook to make a great meatloaf kneader as its alot cleaner and more sanitary to mix raw meat like that then by hand . I like the durability of this product it seems to keep going . Its very strong and mixes through some dense mixtures such as cheesecakes, cookie doughs etc. Its kind of pricy which is why i got mine as a refurbit was cheaper for me that way however evenat the brand new prices this product is worth its weight in gold . These mixers are like cast iron cookware extremely strong and probably have to be passed down to the next generation someday. I like whipping mashed potatoes and squash with it as well .I think its a overall essential kitchen tool and dont' know how i got along without one for so many years but glad i got one and use is frequently for making meal preparating and baking easy . Specially that meatload deal lot better then getting the hands dirty with raw meatthe dough hook makes that alot more enjoyable to make and meatball mixtures etc.I love my kitchen aid mixer it one of my favorite of kitchen gadgets and it looks extremelynice I like gothic stuff so my mixer is the black onyx color .It makes a kitchen look nice as well . I leave mine right out on my counters always i wouldn't want it to not be seen. Overall I rate this highly cause i think its pretty cool.