Costco Wholesale has for
Costco Members: JURA ENA8 Full Nordic White Espresso Machine on sale for
$1299.99.
Shipping is free.
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Terabap for posting this deal.
Features:
- 10 Specialties
- Ristretto, Espresso, Coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso doppio, Macchiato, Latte macchiato, Flat white, Portion of milk foam, Hot water
- 2.8" TFT color display
- Compact, Fits Comfortably Anywhere
- Brews Specialties in Less Than 60 Seconds
- Features Exclusive Brewing Technology
- 37 oz. Water Tank, 4.4 oz. Bean Container
Top Comments
I don't have any experience with Saeco/Philips machines, but I've taken a part a Jura Ena Micro 5 and C65, found both on craigslist for a great deal. The C65 was running and only had to be cleaned due to lack of cleaning and mold build up, it was at a holiday home and wasn't used often.
The Micro 5 was a refurb. the couple I got from were students and abused it, the thing was quite dirty and moldy inside.
I eventually found the issue and was able to repair for about $100 bucks.
The main problem was the machine was never cleaned properly, and the brew group was never serviced since they owned it for 4-5 years.
The issues I found were:
1. Brew group was seizing up from lack of lubrication.
2. Brew group main gear was worn from the gear motor being overworked from point 1.
3. Brew group motor mount was loose and stripped adding to the problem.
4. Grinder bearings were dry, a lot of old grounds were caked to the grinder assembly.
With proper care, either machine will run great depending on how its maintained. I'd suggest anyone looking to invest in these machines to also consider if they'll be maintaining it themselves, or having a shop do it.
The best way to look at these super autos is like a car, in the end it requires maintenance and people fail to realize this, then get upset when they need to spend additional money to repair these machines.
I have the earlier version of this Jura. Have been making good Expresso for years. Yes, everything exterior is made of plastic including the bottom tray.
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The exterior should none the less be metal at this price.
This or Philips LatteGo 5400?
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My other main concern would be if these are designed to be home appliances, i.e. how easy or impossible would it be to repair and replace parts yourself, and how fast do these part die (I am guessing around 5 years give or take if they design these to be home appliances that you replace within 10 years)
This or Philips LatteGo 5400?
I don't have any experience with Saeco/Philips machines, but I've taken a part a Jura Ena Micro 5 and C65, found both on craigslist for a great deal. The C65 was running and only had to be cleaned due to lack of cleaning and mold build up, it was at a holiday home and wasn't used often.
The Micro 5 was a refurb. the couple I got from were students and abused it, the thing was quite dirty and moldy inside.
I eventually found the issue and was able to repair for about $100 bucks.
The main problem was the machine was never cleaned properly, and the brew group was never serviced since they owned it for 4-5 years.
The issues I found were:
1. Brew group was seizing up from lack of lubrication.
2. Brew group main gear was worn from the gear motor being overworked from point 1.
3. Brew group motor mount was loose and stripped adding to the problem.
4. Grinder bearings were dry, a lot of old grounds were caked to the grinder assembly.
With proper care, either machine will run great depending on how its maintained. I'd suggest anyone looking to invest in these machines to also consider if they'll be maintaining it themselves, or having a shop do it.
The best way to look at these super autos is like a car, in the end it requires maintenance and people fail to realize this, then get upset when they need to spend additional money to repair these machines.
My other main concern would be if these are designed to be home appliances, i.e. how easy or impossible would it be to repair and replace parts yourself, and how fast do these part die (I am guessing around 5 years give or take if they design these to be home appliances that you replace within 10 years)
My other main concern would be if these are designed to be home appliances, i.e. how easy or impossible would it be to repair and replace parts yourself, and how fast do these part die (I am guessing around 5 years give or take if they design these to be home appliances that you replace within 10 years)
It's not going to be to the level of your perfectly ground, tamped, and scale-measured portafilter of espresso from some high-end double boiler espresso maker, but you also don't have to spend all the time prepping and cleaning. It's all give and take with the compromises of these machine. I was once big into making my own espresso, and I did the process every morning. Perhaps the level of quality isn't good enough for some, and that's fine: you can enjoy coffee with your own setup.
That being said, our Jura gives us good coffee that I am happy enough with the result and I am very happy with the ease of use and cleaning. It's dump a tablet into the slot every couple weeks, use the milk cleaner for the milk system once every couple days, and replace the water filters. All requiring minimal steps and effort.
I don't have any experience with Saeco/Philips machines, but I've taken a part a Jura Ena Micro 5 and C65, found both on craigslist for a great deal. The C65 was running and only had to be cleaned due to lack of cleaning and mold build up, it was at a holiday home and wasn't used often.
The Micro 5 was a refurb. the couple I got from were students and abused it, the thing was quite dirty and moldy inside.
I eventually found the issue and was able to repair for about $100 bucks.
The main problem was the machine was never cleaned properly, and the brew group was never serviced since they owned it for 4-5 years.
The issues I found were:
1. Brew group was seizing up from lack of lubrication.
2. Brew group main gear was worn from the gear motor being overworked from point 1.
3. Brew group motor mount was loose and stripped adding to the problem.
4. Grinder bearings were dry, a lot of old grounds were caked to the grinder assembly.
With proper care, either machine will run great depending on how its maintained. I'd suggest anyone looking to invest in these machines to also consider if they'll be maintaining it themselves, or having a shop do it.
The best way to look at these super autos is like a car, in the end it requires maintenance and people fail to realize this, then get upset when they need to spend additional money to repair these machines.
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Somebody asked how compares to DeLonghi. Jura beats it ! My in laws had 2 De Longhis , they keep breaking every couple of years.
My Jura still standing strong. Oh and I got mine refurbished. 😅
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