The unit I bought a few weeks ago and it is still functioning as it should be. So you can make wonderful ground beef and you can make it super easy to use and clean. Soundscape is now not high - quite normal if you have a lot to chop meat. The only thing that bothers is the spots are in between black on the pulp oil to be discovered. The bolts are oiled, so make before using any part of the appliance thoroughly clean. I am happy. For the high price crossed!