u/BurnedOutCollector87

I almost purchased an avanti capri because the specs looked very attractive for 540$ cad.

I couldn't find ANY pertinent information about avanti and i had a hunch the whole package seemed too good to be true so i showed up at sobab in quebec and inquired the technician about it.

here is what i found:

1. avanti machines have a tendency to have their switches break easily
2. They have a tendency to accumulate rust in the steam wand and other parts inside
3. the installed pump is very low end and can break after 3-4 years of regular daily use
4. once rust starts to show up in the steam wand, i was told you're better off purchasing another machine because continuing to repair it over time will cost you more than buying a better quality machine from the get go

I'm just glad the technician was honest with me, had he not been i would have purchased one of those. They ARE repairable but they are not designed to be used for 10+ years. These are cheap for a reason.

Hopefully this post gets enough attention so others trying to find information about avanti can read it.