I also have an old DLC7 with the cracked bowl, etc. I will probably
spend the money and replace the parts. Food processors, in spite of
their age and use, very rarely have motor failure because their total
time on is relatively small, compared to other appliances. I bought the
smallish black and decker food processor for a small amount of money a
few years ago after it was recommended by CU, and use it more than the
DLC7. The B & D is great for small chopping jobs and it takes up hardly
any space in the dishwasher.
Kent

RF wrote:

My 20 year old Cuisinart food processor just died. I have found over the
years that I got it out less and less often because it was so heavy and a
pain to clean. So I have thought about not replacing it but think I probably
will miss it and need to.

I have also considered getting a small one but don't know if those are
really useful or not.

I have read that Cuisinarts aren't as good as they used to be (is this
true?) and that maybe Kitchenaid is a brand I should look at.

Since I will probably have whatever I buy for many years I was hoping to get
some advice and suggestions before I buy.