Fast service, received my blender 3 days after ordering. And, this was the last of December! Everything was in good condition. Very easy to set up and manual was very helpful for a newbie, like me! Recipes in the book that came with it have been easy to follow. I have never had a blender so powerful. I no longer have bits of fruit, vegetables, or ice in my smoothies. They are so smooth now! I am looking forward to learning new recipes and techniques with my 5200.
I bought this over 7yrs ago. This thing is a no frills workhorse. I traded (up?) for a newer model since I got a good deal and I was sick of this not fitting under my counter (can buy a low profile pitcher but they are expensive). I don't like that the new self detect pitchers don't fit on this one.
Based on this blender's performance a month in; I am immediately impressed but it's efficiency to blend my frozen ingredients used in morning smoothies. The container is well designed for both pouring contents out and for cleaning.
After our mid-range blender broke, we decided to invest in the Vitamix, hoping it would last significantly longer. We are really enjoying how well our Vitamix works for making very smooth smoothies, as well as homemade soymilk and grinding up oats for oat flour. We use our Vitamix almost everyday and it has not disappointed us!
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Power
I was just going to get the container, but I noticed the red Vitamix blender. I have had my black one for 4 years and it just keeps on working great. I love my smoothies for breakfast. It’s better than what you buy in the smoothie stores. I have made cauliflower soup with it. Very easy to do and tastes great. The red is gorgeous too!