After almost exactly ten years of service from a Bonavita BV1800 and many carafes later, we found ourselves looking for a new coffee maker. After experiencing a new Bonavita which produced a tepid cup from a poor quality maker (what happened?!?!) the Moccamaster was the only option left.
In short, the price tag is worth it - not even a question. The quality of the machine and the fitment of the components is second to none, it is very well designed. It makes and keeps coffee perfectly hot, it's a very satisfying cup.
My wife loves it, the quality, colour, and coffee this machine produces is by far the best I've experienced in home brewers.