Audeo said:After undoubtedly tiring of my complaining about my ancient Sunbeam Mixmaster and whining about my sister's KA, dear husband bought me a KA Pro 6. What I love about it is its huge capacity (6 quarts) and 525w. motor, moreover the improvements that have been made in the paddle and hook attachments and a much improved shield over my sister's artisan. And thanks to a few pals here who explained that I needn't fear burning up my motor making bread all the time, I have since nixed the bread machine and have it waiting in the garage for the next garage sale.
Nothing can possibly replace this jewel...and nothing will likely ever need to.
vilasman1 said:I have a ka Pro 6 qt that i got for around $200 refurbished. I've had it for 3 years now and haven't had a problem with it. If I were going to get another mixer, And I am pondering it , cause I want a set of KA in a color, probably yellow, I would get the largest most powerful tilt head that KA made at the time. The issue i have with my bowl lift model is scraping cake batter down from the sides of the bowl. I think it might be easier with a tilt head.
Mind you , I wouldnt trade my pro 6 because i like the power and the capacity. But if they made a big tilt head and if it held up as well as this 6qt does it might move me to get it. But I dont think those 2 if's will ever come to pass.
SizzlininIN said:Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input on this topic. I've wanted a Kitchen Aid for soooo long. Each Christmas I tell hubby thats what I want but end up changing my mind numerous times. Anyway, this year I def. want it and I'm telling him no matter what I say thats what I want. I've decided that I'm going to try to locate a KA 5 qt made by Hobart. Oh I'm so excited.....thank godness Christmas is only a few short months away.