Really wonderful machine and worked a few times very well. The motor started overheating, producing a burning odor, and turning off within the first 5 times we used the blender. It's unusable on anything a little thicker than water. We sent it back to the warranty shop, but haven't gotten it back as yet.
Response from vitamix.comBy HHCC , April 5, 2023
Hi! It is important to know that sometimes the machine may emit a burning odor and/or stop temporarily because its thermal protector sensed that the machine was about to overheat. If this occurs, we recommend turning the power switch off for up to 45 minutes, allowing the machine to cool down or reset. To avoid overheating your machine in the future, be sure to ramp the machine up to the highest speed within five seconds of turning it on to activate the cooling fan in the motor.
So far so good. We have had our 5200 for a few weeks now and use it almost every day. Making smoothies at home is a great way to save money and improve nutrition for everyone, but for my wife and me it goes several steps further. We both suffer from digestive troubles that prevent us from eating whole, healthy fruits and vegetables. As such, our 5200 transforms the inedible into the drinkable! I am amazed at the way our Vitamix 5200 breaks down fruits and vegetables. Oranges, apples, carrots, spinach...you name it and the 5200 will turn it into a smooth drink that can be sipped from a glass. We chose the 5200 because it is a tried-and-proven Vitamix model and because of its simplicity. Three easy controls. No muss, no fuss. If there's a caveat to this powerful blender, it's the noise. At the highest speed, the 5200 produces a throaty growl that's anything but stealthy. No problem. Ear plugs do the trick for the time being, but we plan to purchase a sound enclosure later on. We wish we'd purchased our 5200 a long time ago, but we're glad we have it now.
This blender is recommended by chefs and pros because of it's quality and power. I've been using it to make smooth, creamy vegetable soups and the online recipe book shows the limitless options of what you can do with the blender.
Power to make so many things. I love how it blends my smoothies, healthy ice cream and even chops my garlic. I've had this machine for over 8 years and still has the same power as day one.
Blends amazingly fast and smoothly, works great for with frozen/icy smoothies, nut butters, and fast, simple self-cleaning. It feels solid and has stood up to use thus far, and I have no doubt it will continue to be in my kitchen years from now.
I will note, it's definitely not quiet, but that's definitely a tradeoff I'm willing to make.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
I bought this 5200 classic vitamix in 2015 and its still going strong with literally no issues. I love making nicecreams, smoothies, sauces, vegan mac and cheese, and everything between.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Product features, Power