I love my 64 ounce Vitamix container! After cleaning, I hand dry it with a flour sack towel to keep in "like new" between uses. It's the perfect size for making large quantities of soup and two (2) servings of smoothies (blended salads) for breakfast every morning.
I've had a vita mixer for over 10 years. The base is still going strong but the container started to leak. Like most other things I was sure I would not be able to get a replacement container, but Vita Mix is so awesome they have kept the overall size and dimensions the same. It was a little pricey to get a replacement container but kept reminding myself it's well worth it since it will last many years and if the motor dies I'm sure I'll be buying a new vita mixer anyway. Thanks for such a great reliable product people can actually count on. That's a rare thing these days.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power
I inherited my mother's Vitamix when she died. She had purchased it more than 20 years ago and it wouldn't run anymore. Once I purchased the new Classic 64-ounce container (which came with a tamper) I discovered the machine runs like new! I am extremely pleased, as this machine is far superior to the cheap (useless) blender I had been trying to use!
Love my vitamix, but have a suggestion about the design of the carafe. The structural ribs located on the inside of the carafe make it harder to clean it. Would suggest the ribs be located on the exterior of the carafe so that the inside can be smooth for easier cleaning.