Spend the money, get the Kitchenaid, Look at Overstock.com. Sometimes they have a rebuilt one for less. Mine is the classic tilt head. Someone gave me their old one when they got a new one. We bought a professional version about 5 years ago for my son-in-law. He is a chef and needed a heavy duty one. Well worth the money spent. Other idea's - Craigslist, ebay, estate sales.