If you want a basic manual coffee machine, which does the job very well, then look no further, this is the machine for you. I had the previous version the 'Roma' and it lasted 10 years. Not bad for a $130 investment. So on the back of my experience with the Roma, I decided to get the new 'Venezia' and so far it performs the same and hopefully lasts just as long. I have no issues in recommending this coffee machine.