Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: Exactly What I Wanted But.....

I have thoroughly enjoyed this blender.It is very very very noisy but it is also powerful. Be sure to wear ear plugs when using it.Until this purchase, I had always used Osterizer products as they were easily available in second hand stores, and, on trips to Mexico, I could find colorful aluminum versions of the bowl to make margaritas with (Coyoacan market).This week, the gears on my work bowl tore. The same thing happened on a friend's Kitchen Aid equivalent. For them it was a real difficulty getting the repair. Although I am disappointed that this happened just over 1.5 years since purchase, mine will be easily fixe. However, although the Cuisinart carries a 3 year warranty against defects in workmanship, I will still have to pay $10 for postage and handling, plus my costs to send them the part!!!! That doesn't seem fair somehow.