Thinking About Buying A Gaggia Titanium. Should I Do It?

[4Nines]

And here I thought buying a Super-Automatic espresso machine would be easy!

I'm looking at purchasing this bad boy right here: Gaggia Titanium Super-Automatic Espresso Machine | Whole Latte Love - People Passionate About Coffee!

What are your thoughts on the brand, model and price?

 

[itsabean]

To learn about it, I did a google search and noted a product review website from Australia where the machine earns a 2.5 (out of five) from 31 owners. The largest number of reviewers gave it a firm thumbs down. Apparently this machine has been available for awhile--at least down under. So, owners have had time to get the full scoop.

 

[4Nines]

That's a bummer because all the reviews on WholeLatteLove.com is really good! Maybe they only allow good reviews?

 

[ensoluna]

That's a bummer because all the reviews on WholeLatteLove.com is really good! Maybe they only allow good reviews?

Yeah, that is what they normally do when they are selling that unit.

for me, I normally check out amazon.com to read the reviews. in Amazon, it has 3.5 stars out of five which is "average rating". Check it out.

Amazon.com: Gaggia 90500 Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver: Super Automatic Pump Espresso Machines: Home & Kitchen

 

[pilot_65]

I have owned one, as well as a Saeco encanto sirius. Both made a rather thin espresso. Better to get a Silvia and a grinder.

 

[4Nines]

Yeah, that is what they normally do when they are selling that unit.

for me, I normally check out amazon.com to read the reviews. in Amazon, it has 3.5 stars out of five which is "average rating". Check it out.

Amazon.com: Gaggia 90500 Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver: Super Automatic Pump Espresso Machines: Home & Kitchen

Good thinking! Are there any comparable models to this one that you would recommend?

 

[4Nines]

This machine is very highly rated on Amazon. Thoughts?

Amazon.com: DeLonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine: Super Automatic Pump Espresso Machines: Home & Kitchen

 

[peterjschmidt]

Listen to pilot_65.

That is all.

 

[4Nines]

Well, I went against the grain a bit. Since not everyone in my household likes expresso (they will once I show them the light) I went with a super-automatic that makes both expresso and coffee: Refurbished Saeco Minuto Focus Super-Automatic Espresso Machine | Whole Latte Love - People Passionate About Coffee!

All the reviews seemed to be pretty good and it seems like a good middle of the road machine that will hopefully be the gateway to much better coffee in my house

 

[peterjschmidt]

Geez, 4Nines! Dontcha know that could get you stripped of your Admin title?

 

[4Nines]

I know I know, but I just want to work my way up to the best. That way I can say I've tasted the entire spectrum

 

[PinkRose]

Geez, 4Nines! Dontcha know that could get you stripped of your Admin title?

I was thinking the same thing! But, everyone needs to start somewhere.

When the refurbished Saeco machine starts leaking or flashing all sorts of error codes, there are a few people on this Forum who have "been there" and maybe they will be able to offer some help.

 

[4Nines]

Is the quality that bad on the Saecos?!

 

[PinkRose]

Is the quality that bad on the Saecos?!

As with most machines, sometimes everything works fine, and sometimes you get a machine that gives you problems. We have had a lot of people posting here on the Coffee Forum who have had problems with their Saeco machines. Water leaks and error codes seem to be the main complaint.

It's very possible that your refurbished machine has had all of the hiccups worked out of it, and you'll be very happy with it for a very long time.

 

[4Nines]

Well, I guess I will be a good test case. I will keep everyone posted so that we can get a good real world test