Hi,
First time poster. long time lurker.
I am moving up from my beloved Silvia. She has just blown a boiler after what I estimated to be at least 5000 extractions. Although I am repairing her I am now looking to upgrade.
Trying to keep budget below $3000 ( with freight to WA)
My choice has come down to;
1.ECM Technika IV Profi WT-WC with rotary pump ( water tank/ direct water connection) ~$2700
and
2. Rocket Giotto Evoluzione V2 ~$3000
I am leaning toward the ECM Technika IV Profi as I love the styling, rotary pump and option to plumb.
No eastern states trips are planned in the near future so viewing in person is not an option. (Foolish?)
Questions:
1. Reliability, I live 300 km south of Perth ( Margaret River). Freight cost to/from eastern states (~$200) for repair would make it impractical. Should I stick with a brand that has local (WA) support? That being said, if it comes to it I am quite capable of any maintenance required myself.
2. Should I upgrade my Rocky Grinder?
3. General opinions. I realise these are both fantastic machine and also there are very few people who have in depth experience of both. I have searched everywhere but there is not a lot of reviews etc on the ECM Technika IV Profi.
Any comparisons/opinions, no matter how technical and pedantic (or emotional) before I take the plunge would be appreciated.
Thanks for such great forums!
Cheers
Mike
First time poster. long time lurker.
I am moving up from my beloved Silvia. She has just blown a boiler after what I estimated to be at least 5000 extractions. Although I am repairing her I am now looking to upgrade.
Trying to keep budget below $3000 ( with freight to WA)
My choice has come down to;
1.ECM Technika IV Profi WT-WC with rotary pump ( water tank/ direct water connection) ~$2700
and
2. Rocket Giotto Evoluzione V2 ~$3000
I am leaning toward the ECM Technika IV Profi as I love the styling, rotary pump and option to plumb.
No eastern states trips are planned in the near future so viewing in person is not an option. (Foolish?)
Questions:
1. Reliability, I live 300 km south of Perth ( Margaret River). Freight cost to/from eastern states (~$200) for repair would make it impractical. Should I stick with a brand that has local (WA) support? That being said, if it comes to it I am quite capable of any maintenance required myself.
2. Should I upgrade my Rocky Grinder?
3. General opinions. I realise these are both fantastic machine and also there are very few people who have in depth experience of both. I have searched everywhere but there is not a lot of reviews etc on the ECM Technika IV Profi.
Any comparisons/opinions, no matter how technical and pedantic (or emotional) before I take the plunge would be appreciated.
Thanks for such great forums!
Cheers
Mike

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