I have an 8 year old Vitamix that I love. When it started smoking I thought I needed a whole new machine. It turns out I only needed a new container. With my new container my vitamix is like new again.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Power
I bought the 64oz container to blend smaller portions for sauces, smoothies, etc. The bucket makes weird noises, doesn't stay on the base all the way, moves as it's blending and gets stuck. I was told this would fit any base but clearly it doesn't.
I'm so happy with vitamix that I had to order this replacement part. Thr only thing is that the parts are to pricey, I will think to re order if they don't lower there prices.
The Vitamix blender is the best for making smoothies. It blends everything errortlessly and smoothly. I also use it to make purées and soups. I will always have a Vitamix!