Vitamix Propel Series 510 Blender w/ 48-oz Low Profile Container Expired

Listed with 90 day woot warranty. Great price but it appears you're giving up the 5 year warranty.

Saw a useful comment from woot so copy pasta here. Bought two. Been in the market myself to replace my crappy one. Parents could use a new one also at their place.

In case this helps anyone, the Propel Series 510 is identical to the Explorian E520 sold at Costco (which is currently $300 on sale there).

• (Same) 10 Variable Speeds + Pulse Feature
• (Same) Three Program Settings (Smoothies, Hot Soups and Frozen Desserts)
• (Costco only) Includes 2- 22oz Tumblers with Stainless Steel Straws
• (Costco only) 64oz Low Profile Container
• (Woot only) 48oz Low Profile Container
• (Costco only) 7-year warranty
• (Woot only) 5-year warranty

The motor is the same. The warranty, extra accessories and container size are different. The Propel series is the latest series, but it is considered entry-level quality. That doesn't mean it's bad, it just means that there are certain things you won't get compared to higher-end models.

Higher-end Vitamix models will give you quieter motors, better build quality, and more presets. Not everyone cares for those things, especially for the added price point.
Strictly my opinion, but for those not looking for bells and whistles, this Woot sale is fantastic value. However, if you've never experienced how loud a non-Ascent model Vitamix can get, just be prepared. The E520 sold at Costco is considered VERY loud, and this is the exact same motor and housing. Noise may not matter for smoothies, but absolutely does make a difference if you ever want to get into 5-minute soups on a preset.

The 5200 series is the next higher-end in the offerings, and the Ascent series is the most expensive (many bells and whistles). Also note that only the Ascent series gives you access to newer containers.