I purchased a KitchenAid blender from their refurbished web site. My model has a stainless "jar" instead of the glass. I don't have any problems or regrets with it however a good number of people have had problems with the rubber coupling giving out. I purchased a "back-up" coupling for around $5 just in case.

You can't go wrong with either Waring or KitchenAid, just stay away from the cheapo light-weight Walmart type of blenders.

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Ray
1998 Mercedes E320, 200K Miles
2001 Acura 3.2TL, 178K Miles
1992 Chevy Astro, 205K Miles