On Thu, 01 May 2008 08:21:09 -0500, "Pete C." >
wrote:

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>Exactly, it might be a nice unit, but parts and service can be a real
>issue. That and some Italian made machines can be rather odd and
>temperamental to work on (try an Olivetti CNC lathe some time...).

I'm not buying that argument. Any unit with hard to replace parts
should be considered disposable and I wouldn't worry about it. How
often do you actually have to fix any unit (unless it's a piece of
cr*p) before it goes out of date? I've had my Thermadore cooktop for
30 years and it finally needs a burner to be replaced after constant
use. The only reason I haven't replaced the cooktop is because I
haven't moved. If I sold the house, I'd replace it. If I bought the
house, I'd replace it. As it is.... my cooktop is like an old friend.
I like it and it does what I want it to do.

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