Cuisinart DGB-600 10-Cup Coffee Maker

I acquired two model DGB-600's at the same time and have used both of them every day for over three years. I'll list the good and the bad in hopes that it may help some of you.
The good:
1. They look impressive.
2. The dual-insulated pot keeps the brewed coffee warm longer than regular glass containers.
3. You can conveniently grind and brew all in one machine.
4. The units are capable of brewing an excellent cup of coffee.
The bad:
1. The purchase price is much higher than several other machines having the same or similar functions.
2. There is no heating element under the carafe and the brewed coffee is not exceptionally hot. If you want hot coffee, you will need to use other heating means (i.e. microwave).
3. The grinder motors do not hold up well. Both have broken on my machines even though I carefully cleaned them on a daily basis!
4. The units are more difficult and time-consuming to clean than comparable units.
5. Replacement water filters are pricy and need to be replaced often.
6. The lids on the carafes do not come apart for cleaning. Eventually the entry ball will collect small coffee particles and oils, stick, and therefore will NOT allow coffee to enter the carafe. Like coffee all over your kitchen counter? Well there it will be. I was able to eliminate this problem by inserting q-tips into the small entrance hole and removing the debris from the lid entrance ball. This MUST be done on a regular basis.
If you just want a fancy looking machine sitting on your counter-top to impress your friends and neighbors then this unit is for you. If not, there are far more reliable cheaper options that are capable of brewing as good if not a hotter better cup of coffee. I will not purchase one of these makers again.