Saeco automatic machine - where to buy

[RELEASE]

So brother in law wants a automatic coffee machine and thinking a saeco.
Budget is around $1k - $2k

Where can he get saeco machines from?
Any particular model to get or not get?

Cheers

[1JZNOSHIT]

Call Saeco in Perth, 9201 1350. I know the Good Guys stock them, was there the other day.

[Passage GT]

I recently got a saeco syntia from harvey norman for 899 (retail from Saeco was 1299 from memory)
it's honestly been a great machine, only real gripe is that the water container is too small, need to fill it up a couple times a day, other than that, extremely happy with it.

[Stef]

I've got a saeco coffee machine @ work. All honesty I think the nespresso one is better...

[Passage GT]

I've got a saeco coffee machine @ work. All honesty I think the nespresso one is better...

doesn't a nespresso machine use pods?
which normally means average coffee??
i'm currently using 5 senses crompton road and it's bloody good coffee!

[cplagz]

Dude tell him to buy a Le`lit PL042TEMD and use a manual. It's an awesome machine, as good if not better then my old Rancilio Silvia/Rocky combo. It would take the same amount of time and probably less cleaning then an automatic.... as auto's you have to disassemble etc to backflsh, empty knock box

[Joe]

Best place to buy a Saeco is Gumtree. You can get ones that have made no more than a few hundred coffees for less than half price.

They are good for 50,000+ coffees before they need major work, the one at our bakery did 52,000 before it started leaking out of a solenoid. You need to clean them daily and service them (DIY) every month or two, to ensure this sort of life though.

If he wants to step up, follow cplagz' advice.

[RELEASE]

Is Jura worth a look? He's been told heat & milk quality of the Jura is miles above the saeco...I find it hard to believe

[RELEASE]

And I've been trying to convince him to go manual

[Brett_J]

Do the auto machines froth the milk properly, or is it like the Nespresso where it just spins it basically and boils it to Mordor type temps !

[Passage GT]

i was looking at the jura at the same time but was told the automatic frothing didn't heat up the milk enough, making luke warm coffee's, mine has a steaming wand still and built in grinder which was a big appeal for me.
please correct me if i'm wrong but i did hear it from a couple of different sources.

[cplagz]

i was looking at the jura at the same time but was told the automatic frothing didn't heat up the milk enough, making luke warm coffee's, mine has a steaming wand still and built in grinder which was a big appeal for me.
please correct me if i'm wrong but i did hear it from a couple of different sources.

That's what the Le`lit has... steam wand, built in conical burr grinder, PID temperature controller ...... :D

[huggy_b]

We have a Saeco Syntia at work, its a doddle to use and maintain - makes a good coffee.

[_S9_]

I have a Saeco Exprelia SS - RRP was like $2,400 but got it for $1799 at harvey norman.

Cons;
If you use milk straight from the fridge it can make a luke-warm coffee sometimes.
Room temperature milk (or just microwave a mug of milk for 20 seconds) and its perfect.
Waste grounds drawer is pretty small
Drip tray is pretty small.

Pro's
Also has a steaming wand for when I want to make the milk "my way"
Makes a good coffee, its repeatable and consistant every time.
Easy enough for the missus to use

I hear the Jura's are also good - but have no first hand experience.


OBVIOUS PRO TIP: USE GOOD FRESH BEANS - NO SUPERMARKET SHIT!

[Joe]

Is Jura worth a look? He's been told heat & milk quality of the Jura is miles above the saeco...I find it hard to believe

False. I've used them and I'm not a fan.

Also you can't disassemble to clean the group, you need to run cleaning solution through them as it's a fully sealed unit.

I also don't rate Delonghi as high as Saeco... Saeco is by far the best auto machine.

I reckon the way to go is a decent manual machine. If you want to discuss, come past my shop and we can go through it in person :-)

[cplagz]

Or I have my lelit in Perth until Friday :-)

[Joe]

Or that :-P

[RELEASE]

He is dead against a manual.
Looking at the Jura Z7 or J9 and at the prices they are, the saeco xelsis

Will probably take you up on that joe and come and have a chat to you

[Joe]

No worries, drop me an sms when you're heading past and ill make myself available :-)