All 18" dishwashers are ADA compliant, including the Gaggenau even though it doesn't say so. Look at the dimensions, they're exactly the same as the Bosch. In fact the Gaggenau is just the same machine as the Bosch with a price markup, you're paying for the name. They all will have legs that will let you raise them to fit under a standard countertop and a toekick piece to accomodate the extra height.

They all should look good when installed properly and are high quality, German made units.

Thanks for the information especially about the Gaggenau.

I was able to view the Bosch and Miele yesterday. If I put the Bosch to counter height it will not be inline with the bottom of the rest of the cabinets. The Miele can have a longer front panel. So visually the Miele will work. They both are still vanilla DW's. Paying a premium price for vanilla DW's just makes me frustrated. I don't have the space to put in a 24". *sigh*

Well that changes things and puts the Bosch back into the hunt. Thanks

Tazena, I am curious what you end up with. I decided to go with the Bosch, but haven't bought it yet bc kitchen is still gutted.

Did you go with a 30" or less refrigerator too since you have a small kitchen? That has been the bain for me!

We decided to go with the Bosch. My husband liked the construction better than the Miele which seemed flimsy. We also have decided to go with a 24" Sub-Zero column with 24" undercounter freezer drawers as yet to be determined. I like the Fischer and Paykel better than the Sub-Zero. That is going to be in a corner that was going to be long term storage but I had to give it up. 30" frig would have been giving up the Miele Speed oven or storage. The Speed Oven won. There is a 15" under counter freezer by Summit that is integrated. But it is just a bit too small for our needs.

ops - to answer your question - We looked at the 24" combo Sub-Zero. WOW was it small. We always have
lots of fresh veggies and fruits. It would have been really cramped. I
am happy that we decided to go with a frig column.You have too look an=d decide which is better for you. Only you know how much frig you need or freezer space. We had looked at the Sub-Zero built in 30" (it has better freezer space for our needs - more frig less freezer than the 30" integrated) But to make it sort of look integrated it actually comes out as 34". Too much real estate.

Good choice with the Bosch! Really the most important thing with 18" dishwashers is to stay away from the Midea crap that is being sold under the GE, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, etc. brand names.

Miele was the only 18" that would fit with my 18" IKEA cabinet face. Be careful re: what cover you are using. Super happy with my choice.