I love the Vitamiz blender and had an older model from 2012. When it started to go - I bought as close to the exact same thing to replace it. My old pitchers are interchangable, which is just what I wanted. I regularly make an oatmeal waffle mix - and this blends it much finer than other blenders I've had. It's great for smoothies as well - handling ice and frozen fruits exceptionally well.
Arrived with a loose part that I had to snap into place. Wish that there was an option to just buy the smaller canister rather than the big one plus an ancillary canister. Also tabs on base that hold cord in place are now plastic. They used to be metal. Otherwise blender is quiet, powerful, and functions well as designed.
Pros: Texture Quality, Versatility, Power
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, November 1, 2024
Hi, we are sorry to hear that you had a part out of place on your blender. We will defiantly pass along the feedback about a smaller container.
I love my new blender, I was fortunate to catch it on sale. Much stronger than any other blender I've ever owned. I make a protein smoothie every day, with my Ninja the consistency was chunky, no problem at all with the Vitamix 5200. I would highly recommend to anyone, pay the higher price, it is well worth it, you will not be disappointed.