I bought this about 6 weeks ago from COSTCO. I asked Blendtec Customer Service if the Costco model is an inferior model but they failed to answer so I guess the answer is YES. The COSTCO model is powerful but after using the raw Vegi cycle then the frappe cycle this model overheats and advises same. I asked CS why but no response. I assume I have purchased n inferior model. I therefore recommend others do not buy from COSTCO FO this reason. Good luck consumers.
Response from blendtec.comBy Kfarley, Marketing, June 14, 2016
The Classic 570 is a 3.0 PHP (peak horsepower) motor, which is the same as many of our models. The main difference between the Classic 570 and other models is what cycle options are available and what the base mold is made from. The Classic 570 can still blend and perform as any Blendtec blender, it really just comes down to preference. If you experience the blender overheating the ingredients, there may be an issue we would want to correct. Please call customer service at 1-800-748-5400 so they can help determine if this is the case and help with a warranty claim if necessary.
ive had the tall regular ninia for three years and hated it. Saw this at costco and they made strawberry smooties and this machine pulverized the seeds. that's what sold me. The ninja leaves food chunky and seedy. I always had to strain my smoothies through a strainer. Not anymore!!!
I do absolutely love my Blendtec. The only thing I am dissatisfied with is that it didn't come with much of a recipe book. My friend bought one several years ago and her recipe book is huge. Mine has a few recipes only, sad day. Other than that it is a wonderful tool
I've recently become healthier and am making smoothies every day, when my old blender (it was 4 months old) began to leak (it was one of the ones you screw on upside down) I decided to blow my budget and get a really good blender. After doing my homework I choose this Blendtec and am soooooooooo happy that I did. I have now had this blender for about 6 weeks and it can do so many things, I have used it to make cookies, soups, dips etc, there is a recipe for dog biscuits in the accompanying book that my dog loves. I truly feel that there is a good chance that this product will still be in good working order long after I am not! I love the super long warranty as it shows the manufacturers have confidence in their own product and I was also swayed towards this product as it, and it's components are made entirely in America, I am not American but do appreciate a company which is creating jobs at home rather than using cheaper labour and plastic parts to maximise their profits at the expense of the consumer who have to then go out and buy the same type of thing again and again. I would recommend this product without any hesitation, yes it is expensive and you can get cheaper blenders but in this case you truly do get what you pay for and I believe that purchasing this blender once will prove to cost you less over time as it will not need to be replaced every few years. (ps cleaning this thing is ridiculously easy!)