Bosch ranges seem to have a lot going for them in terms of specs and features. They look great -- the titanium/white combo is unique and stylish. Consumer Reports consistently gives Bosch ranges a very high recommendation. Be sure to look into Bosch customer service. For your information, I read in this article below that Electrolux will be making some of the lower priced Bosch ranges:
http://www.applianceadvisor.com/content/electrolux-supply-bosch0033

From what I've seen, an electric burner will boil your water faster than a standard gas burner. If you want speed, induction will boil water REALLY fast.

You don't have to match your micro to your range, and OTR micros don't vent very well.

I disagree with the statement that an electric burner will boil water faster than a standard gas burner. Unless, of course the electric burner is induction. I cooked on a smooth glass top stove for years and hated it on so many levels. Too long to get hot, too long to cool down, won't cool down quickly making it hard to regulate temperature. The only thing I liked about it was it that it cleaned up easily. Now I have gas and simply LOVE cooking on it.

Thanks everyone for the wonderful helpful advice. I have had both gas and electric and both have their advantages. Boxerpups I laughed! Keep your sense of humor. Your comments make me want to check out your range more. And now I am thinking of an induction range though. Prices have come down. It would solve my husbands concerns about fast - and mine about clean up. Hmmm what kind what kind? I am a crazy woman.

Anyone have experience with the Bosch electric range?

No personal experience, but two different appliance stores told me Bosch's customer service is horrible.

Keptoz,

I am sorry you have had bad luck.

We have had excellent customer service by Bosch. In fact I
just had them out last week. A minor issue from the fan in
our range. They upgraded our range for free because of
this issue.

I have had a great expereince with Bosch but it may
be because I am near Boston. Maybe there is an office here.
I know they are based in California but we are close to
a regional office or something. Not sure why but they
have been great to us. I even broke a foot on the range
when I was cleaning under it and they replaced this for
free too.

Bosch is a German company. And my DH loves German
cars. For us Bosch has been great just like our Bmers.

~boxerpups

I have a Bosch dual-fuel slide-in. It is in the Titanium/White combination mentioned earlier, and it really is a great look. It performs beautifully, just like I expect it to. However, I can't wholeheartedly recommend this range.

The oven is freakin' LOUD!!! There is a fan that always runs when using the oven - even if the convection function is off. The fan is there to prevent the control panel from overheating, as it is so close to the oven (being right above the oven door). It is louder than my 10 year old microwave, it is louder than my not-silent KA DW, it is louder than my Kenmore exhaust fan when on the lowest setting. It is not louder than my dryer.

I have had servicemen out to look at it twice, and twice I was told this is normal.

My other complaint about this range is that is a b*tch to clean. I cleaned it today, actually, and it took over 45 minutes. The grates and the glass top were easy to clean - what took so much time was the metal-painted (enameled?) burners. Like boxerpups, I have a messy cook in the house - DH - and his pots boil over. Once food "cooks onto" those burners, they become one. I used Soft Scrub, a green scrubby pad and a toothbrush - and I still couldn't get every black speck off.

When I first got the range and discovered how loud it was I was close to exchanging it, but ultimately I didn't because I love the way it looks in my white kitchen. It is the only white and stainless stove on the market within my budget. If I wanted any other finish, I would never have kept this noisy range.

I find it ironic that a company that earned it's reputation by making quiet dishwashers makes such a noisy range!

Nicole

I also have a Bosch dual-fuel, convection oven range. I love the heavy grates.

What I DON'T like is that somehow, steam seems to have gotten between the glass on the door and no matter how you clean the outside, it always looks streaky/yucky because moisture is trapped between. Not sure how to explain, but I am having a heck of a time getting the Bosch people to get out here and check this.

Other than the above, I do love the range.

Induction would really "**** two birds with one stone" Do a search here for induction, no matter what the brand, they all say it is terifically fast, and also very responsive, You turn it down, it ceases boiling "Right Now"
You will see where just about everybody raves about how easy they are to clean---regardless of brand. Mine is especially easy since I always cover it with paper towels before I use it---these old hands with arthritis, the less work the better---but even if something is spilled on it, the cooktop doesn't get hot enought to burn/bake on any spills.(Don't use paper towels unless you stay by the stove--if you were to run a pot/pan dry, then that pot/pan could get hot nuff to set off the paper("My Disclainer")
Brand/manufacture??? I would say just a matter of personal taste, as we really haven't seen many negative reviews of any of them.
Couple things thou.
(1)You have to have iron or steel pans/pots or Layered "Clad Pans" that have at least one layer of a magnetic material--usually stainless steel.
(2)Some users have mentioned and some complained about hearing whining noises---some, like me, hear nothing sooooo
read the thread about "induction noice"
Good luck on your decison, I can tell you we sure enjoy ours, but since mine is a cooktop not a stove, I will leave that to others to help you select the best one, should you choose to go that way!

Gary

Just to let you know,since the conversation has turned to induction, I decided at the last minute to get the GE free standing induction range. Of the three main freestanding ranges now available, it seemed the GE reviewed the best. So far I like it.

You will loooooooooovvvvvveeeeeeee your induction.
I wish I had really thought about it because the more
I learn about induction the more I wish I had gotten one.
My best friend loves theirs.