I upgraded from a 6 quart to this 8 and I love it. It has it's quirks, tho. The handle doesn't seem to want to stay tight, so with using it several times a week, I have to re-tighten the screw every few weeks. It's aluminum, so it discolors/stains easily. It is nice to finally be able to cook things and have some leftovers, tho. Between my husband and moose of a 14 yr old son, the 6 quart just couldn't make enough to make leftovers a possibility. I've never been disappointed in any of my Presto pressure cookers, from my original hand-me-down I got from my mom, to my 6 quart, to this. I love that I can start with frozen food and have a meal in less than an hour. It's a life and time saver.