Not sure if it was posted here already, this post about the newset model covers a lot of detail about all the versions of the classic and is a useful read:
Yeah I saw that blog, it's what made me think the new one looks like a good option. Only thing is that I'll be making longer drink a lot of the time but the low profile drop tray seems to sort that issue out.
Keep eye on https://coffeeforums.co.uk/ sales threads.
Not sure if it was posted here already, this post about the newset model covers a lot of detail about all the versions of the classic and is a useful read:
https://coffeeblog.co.uk/gaggia-classic-2018-19-review/