This is my second Vitamix. We had the first one for 8 years and its still going but starting to slow down a bit because it gets used at least twice a day. We're smoothie freaks in this house, not to mention sauces like pesto that I always keep on hand. My friends and family have "blenders" and always hated smoothies until they had one made in this...the smoothest, creamiest, pro-smoothies ever. Now everyone has one! My grand daughter thinks she always gets "ice cream" at Nana's, but its nice-cream made with frozen fruits and veggies. The best purchase you'll ever make.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
Hi, I bought this from the Navy Exchange in San Diego in 1988, still to this day it works like new. I really love what it can do. I would like to upgrade to a better machine when I can afford it.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features
I bought my Vitamix 8 years ago and right after my 5 year warranty was up grease started coming out of the bottom of the container. this is way to expensive to only last 5 years.
Pros: Other
Response from vitamix.comBy Household Customer Service, November 20, 2018
We're sorry to hear this. This container is not dishwasher safe and will cause the seal to break down and allow the lubrication to leak out. Please call 1-800-848-2649 for further assistance.
I bought this because my little gir. She can have pureed foods but she also has a pegtube. Which if she doesn't eat it. I put it back in the Vitamix and make it thin enough that i can put it thru the tube.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Easy to use, Versatility
This Vitamix is the most basic out of all the models, but for me it’s one of the best because there’s no delay and you can control everything yourself. This thing shreds and blends anything. It can successfully ground nuts and even butter them in just a few minutes.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Power