food processors

moo842 · 16 January 2007 at 12:17PM

hi there

i'm planning to buy a food processor in the next couple of days, we are a family of 4 with number 5 on her way. i have been looking at the magimix 4200 but it's a bit pricey, can anyone tell me if it's worth it or is there a cheaper option, or even a better model for the same price.
thanks

DawnW · 16 January 2007 at 12:46PM

I have a Magimix 4200 that I bought last year. As you say, it was pricey, but it is brilliant, and I use it every day, so I really don't regret it. I cook everything from scratch, and work ft, so it saves me loads of time chopping, grating, mixing etc. I also do quite a lot of hardcore type cooking, preserves, terrines etc, and it is great for that as well. I had a cheap processor before, which didn't last as long as the guarantee on the Magimix (though it worked OK while it lasted), and it is great to know that you can easily get spare parts etc if you break something or it wears out (no sign so far!)

susank · 16 January 2007 at 1:02PM

Maybe try amazon - you are what you eat ones were half price

moo842 · 16 January 2007 at 9:01PM

well i toddled into town to have a first hand look at the 4200, only to find lst years model (4100) for just £125 in chrome. apart from the actual style all the accesories look the same so i'm chuffed with my bargian!! hubby wasn't so chuffed when i sent him in to get it as its far too heavy for me to carry!