I bought an earlier model first. I’ve had it for about 4 years. It started to make a motor grinding sound with a smell, so I thought it was time to toss it before it caught fire,,, so I bought the next model, but the problem is that I kept my previous mixer glasses, and I don’t think the old model is the exact size of the next one, because every time I have the new blade on an older cup, it leaks fluid out the side. Extremely frustrating. SO I have to make sure I match the old cups with the old blade if I don’t want a mess. I wish it came with more seal top lids with out a drink spout since I bring these to work and I need a spout that won’t open easily. Also makes a mess since the sprouts open easily.
Only used 2-3 times. Stuff sticks to the sides of the cup. Each time I pulse, then stop, then pulse then stop or take the cup off to shake down, the seal leaks liquid into the motor unit. I have to work on that. Copious directions never addressed that the little rubbery inserts in the base need to stay in. Had to call about that. Too bad the blade cannot be put in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Hand wash.
We purchased our Bullet about 2 months ago. We've made a wide variety of frozen smoothies. The motor is very strong and the blade is super sharp. The cup will occasionally get "stuck" in the on position and when that happens, I unplug it. Other than that bobble, we are enjoying it.
I asked for this for Christmas and did not know much about it. I began reading the info that came with it and became really charged about possible meal replacement to keep weight in check. The fruit and veggie shakes are filling and are helping me manage my food intake. I feel like I am getting much better nutrition by making a daily blast for lunch. I am sure glad I asked for this and will continue to experiment with combinations of fruit and veggies. My digestive tract is working better after just 4 drinks! This is the best way for me to add low calorie food to my daily intake.
I bought this for my husband who is trying to eat healthier snacks. He is enjoying it but so are my two teenagers. We add fresh or frozen fruits, fresh veggies, soy milk and never add sugar instead add a few dried dates for sweetness and our smoothies are delicious!! Cleaning is simple too! We feel this was a very good purchase!
My daughters gave this for Xmas and it's the best present that I've ever received...I bought a $375 juicer from Bed Bath Beyond but this was a pain to use. A lot of clean up to the point it just sits on my shelves. This is not as large capacity wise as my $375 but it gives me approx. 16+oz's which is perfect for 1 person. The clean up is super quick and easy. Really makes a great smoothie that I use daily for lunch or my dinner...
As long as I put the right combination of food and liquid in there the first time, it's one and done. Also love that I don't have to transfer my smoothies to another dish to take them with me, although I always do because I prefer using my double-walled, insulated cups. :-) Glad I don't have to hold the cup down for the motor to work as I'm told that similar brands require this.
I wish there was an easier way to clean spills in the top of the base. As a newbie, I didn't screw the lid on quite tightly enough on my first try, so there was spillage. Had to be creative to get it clean without damaging the unit. Otherwise, I love it!