I Don’t know what KitchenAid Mixer to get?

So i’m debating what KitchenAid to get, I think Costco sells a 5 (maybe 6) qt professional model for like $200. I don’t mind buying the $300 model, but I probably wouldn’t want to go anymore than that. I enjoy cooking a lot and have taken culinary classes, but honestly haven’t spent much time baking. I usually only cook for about 2 people..sometimes 4..rarely 6+. Any recommendations what I should get? things I might experiment with: breads, pizza, sausage (I hear some have meat grinders or sausage maker attatchments), fresh pasta noodles. i can’t think of anything else i’d use it for..my girlfriend might use it for cakes but again smaller batches..any recommendations on model type and size (I know other attachments can be added later, but they get expensive if its not already included)? Thanks a bunch
~Gavin

I understand your dilemma because I went through the very same just last year. I ended up getting the Artsian model and not the most expensive one. I worried and worried about having enough power, getting the most out of it versus the dollar issues. I am happy I saved the hundred bucks. I would rather put it into buying an attachment, down the line if I want or find that I want to. (of course there are Christmas and birthday lists to provide to loved ones and friends aren’t there!)
I have found the one I have to be more than adequate and I am a ‘foodie’ who loves to bake and cook. If money is no issue, I’d probably have gotten the most expensive one, but I’m still not convinced that I would have. The only thing I don’t like about it, is the fact that the bowl is so narrow on the bottom, it doesn’t always mix everything as well I think it should. Oh well. I knew I would want a locking head and everything that the artisan model has. I think you would do fine with the artsian unless you start a home bakery or something like that! Good luck. (They are heavy, though, so plan on planting it somewhere easy to get to and use)

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