KA flour has been raving about the Zojirushi bread machines for years so I'm not surprised you like it.

Congratulations on your lucky find!

Tricia

Years ago I had a conversation with a woman who told me the best bread machine is a Zojirushi and wrote the name on a piece of paper. That was six years ago and I kept that paper. I never got around to buying it. I think I'll get it for my Christmas gift this year. Just reading these comments makes me want it right now!

Just a cautionary note: I recently read that the new Zo's are not as good or as long-lasting as the older models.

I won't use a bread machine a lot, so don't want to pay much. But I've seen them come up on Craigslist, so I hope to find a Zo there. I've seen plenty of lesser machines for $15, but I'll probably have to pay a bit more for a Zo.

WOW good to know. I had a bread machine and it couldnt handle the kneading of the heavier whole grain breads. I would love one that actually works for whole grain breads.

I have a Zo that I used for a number of years, though I seldom baked in it as I preferred a real pan and getting my hands in it.
It is an excellent device. I don't think I ever had a bum bread unless I forgot the salt.
I've moved on to a Bosch mixer now so I can do a couple of loaves at once.