My first thought was the stirring shaft should be removable. After using it, I no longer think that. When you finish making a malt, there is some left on the shaft--no problem put empty glass over shaft and hit the on button. Shaft is clean and ready for the soap and rinse. The unit is quiet and does a fast job. Motor seem plenty strong. All in all seems well built and I expect it to last a long time.
I would have loved to buy an un-used mixer, but it works like a dream. My milkshakes are amazing, granted that I don't have a ice cream scoop at the moment so it's all eyeballing right now. But I love it, makes drinking protein shakes more enjoyable after workouts!!!