im off to buy one in the next hour so i need advice fast

is there really a big difference in size betweent the 4.5 and 5qt mixer im going to purchase the 5qt but is the 4.5 really that much smaller btw Macys is having 30% off plus additional 10% if anyone is interested

Go to Kitchenaid dot com and compare the two models you are considering, each has its own pros and cons. However if it was me, I'd go for the 5qt - wait, I did.

I would definitely get the bigger one, especially if it's the one with the handle on the bowl.

I noticed you're in San Antonio too...I saw a KA Artisan, new in the box, on Craigslist for $200 today.

Get the 5qt...it can easily handle a double batch of BC.

And marshmallow fondant...

And a TON of cupcake batter...

And ground beef for meetloaf, too.

Not all at the same time, mind you

Have fun!

The big one! And congratulations! That mixer will make your cake experience so much easier.

Check the wattage as well. KA has lowered their prices but have also reduced the wattage to 200 W down from 325 W. You want a higher wattage if you are going to make fondant and gumpaste. If it is not high enough you will burn out the motor.

i just went ahead and got the 6qt mixer for a great price i got it 40% off of 400 so pretty good deal im soo excited to use it im going to make a cake tommorrow just to try it out lol

lol from 4.5 to 6! Congrats! What color did you get?

Might want to measure the place you're going to store this mixer--the 5 qt is quite tall and will not fit under my cupboards. If that's not a problem, go for the larger one..

what color did you get?

dozenredroses: total with taxes i paid 350 which is a pretty darn good deal considering it retails at 499.99 plus tax they are automatically 30% off but if you look online or in last sunday paper there is a 10% off coupon so i used it

Personally, I like the smaller models...the ones you can tilt the whole top of the mixer back.

Jennifer

I just picked up a 6Qt professional in Blue Steel! Love it!

I used to have a 5 qt but upgraded to the 6 qt professional a couple of years ago and have not been sorry I did. I've filled that baby up a number of times. Doesn't hurt that my old one was plain old white and my new one is a beautiful copper pearl!

I saw the 6 quart ones at Macy's last night. They are pretty cool. Congratulations.
Have fun making the cake.

Ah! That's what I got was the 6qt. My husband bought it for me one year and I have no idea what he paid. I didn't realize they were so much! Bless him. Mine is the charcoal color. And oh. my. stars! It certainly does make cake baking MUCH easier! I had burnt up three regular mixers making icing before I got my kitchenaid. You are going to LOVE it.

I have the 4.5 and it's been great but I sure wish I had a 5 or 6 sometimes! Maybe next go round...say in 20-30 years! LOL

yes definetly love my new KA i also tried making indydebis buttercream yesterday for 4th of july cupcake and well let me just say it was a hit i have the Cocoa Chrome one i love the color its soo clean so thanks once again to everyone