Overall this is a good blender, but for the price the connection between the base and the jar is worthless. I have had to replace the connector 3 times and this time just threw it away. I have bought a lot of KitchenAid in the past, I will reconsider in the future. I bought a $24 dollar Osler blender and it works just as well. I can replace it 5 times for the cost of the KitchenAid one.