Bosch Universal mixer and blender Review

I bought the Bosch mixer primarily for bread making and have used it (and the blender attachment for 2 years 2 months).  I felt confident about spending so much because there was a 3 year warranty.  The mixer still works great, but during a recent smoothie-making, the blender blades broke and I was surprised to learn that they only have a one year warranty. 

To replace the plastic base blades (which they aren't making any more) costs $22.99; to replace them with the currently used metal base version (which isn't dishwasher safe) costs $29.99.  I would have expected that if the company realized the plastic based blades are breaking too often, they would have offered a free replacement, as I have already paid a high price for "high quality" merchandise, but without paying even more, the blender is worthless.