I've owned this router for more than 10 years.  It is dead reliable.  I prefer the D-handle version as it affords better control.  The 690 line is still THE standard reference for routers, though the design is aging.  I would expect that anyone buying this router would be quite happy with it, but as more and more routers come available with variable speed, soft-start, better adjustment mechanisms, shaft locks, etc., the decision is harder than it used to be.  10 years ago I would have given this router 5 stars.  The quality hasn't changed, but the market has.  If a basic router fits your usage, however, you've found the right one - and without maintenance worry on features you don't need.