Well, yes they did use a plastic fan. I have wondered about that too, if it made much sound difference. It still sounds good though, especially now that I got a good bag on it. I dont know what the deal was with the one they put on it. Im just glad I got the rebuild while they still had all the right color parts. I have wanted to send in the D80 but I have heard that if they are out of a color they just use black or gray. the lady on the phone at the rebuild dept told me that. I would be mad as hell if I got it back all mismatched. It doesnt need it anyway. All the trim, bag, and cord are in perfect condition. Just needs a good buffing and a new safety switch. Im sure it wouldnt hurt for the motor to have a tune-up, but she said $350.00 no matter what model. Whether its a very old one or a G series, same price. No thanks. For that price I can do whatever it needs myself. I paid about $235 or so to have the classic III done in '99 and I thought that was high then, lol
