I wore my last "Short one out. I noticed cracks & moisture in the base of the 'Transmission end. I have chopped a lot of frozen fruit .. For " Smoothies. Do Not Get Me Wrong: I am a retired engineer & & see that even the "Drip Spout" has 'Engineering to a Very Modest 'Drip.
I Bought another one. It Fits in my Fridge's Shelf 'Just right, also To Me, This is a "Twin Disc" type of quality.
The Model I have - Your "Flagship of the 2000's
Well you asked - I bought a 'managers special" from a competitor "Cook Soup" - ok - I'll try it & the magical advertising I tried a 'promested soup in the box's menu.
That motor was very "Hot" = Danger I Returned "As Seen On Tv" term of bad quality
Brovo - The 'ol Flagship has my Highest Respect. the newer models with the more in-expensive dials. One easily fell off at the Display. Owning a Flagship model - I feel the new models's inferior. Buy Once, or later twice +
Vita-Mix Has My Respect 'I have known her well, a tool to keep you alive.