Do I want an expensive mixer?

[onthefly]

I think you should get the one that matches your kitchen best

[Phteven]

His recommendation was a kenwood every time. He says people should get granma's reconditioned rather than buying new anything

Yep. When Mum died hers was still going strong. I should have kept it

I think you should get the one that matches your kitchen best

If she gets a good one her kitchen will be renovated before it dies so she should get the one she likes best then renovate the kitchen to match