This is the 4th family Vitamix. 3 purchased and one gifted. My son took mine when he went to college. I replaced it. Obviously because we love the food prep with a Vitamix.
Never understood the hype but this blender is IT! I can make smoothies and sauces without the blender getting stuck. It can handle anything. Love it. Would definitely buy it all over again.
When I use fresh fruits and veggies it works superbly. Whenever frozen fruits or veggies are involved I have to stop it frequently and stir it because the content stop moving which is quite frustrating. Also I’ve had a bit of trouble doing simple things like baby food (quinoa and water, oatmeal and water, etc...). Whenever I follow a recipe in the included booklet it usually turns out great but when I try to do something on my own using the same liquid to solid ratio I usually have problems.
It’s great. I didn’t even realize it could cook soups so that was a nice bonus. It saves me a lot of time and the recipe book provided has at least 2 weeks worth of meals.