Outstanding, very happy with the purchase and customer service. I believe this will last for a very long time, and the long warranty is big bonus. I've made loads of smoothies that come out smooth and the ingredients come out completely incorporated. I'm excited to use it for other recipes, including making ice cream, soup, nut butters, etc. I chose the 5200 because of the simplicity of the controls and the power.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Power
I use my vitamix every day for smoothies. I prefer the simple, no nonsense controls on the 5200 model because I really don’t need all the extra bells and whistles of the fancier ones. So far, I have been extremely pleased with my purchase. It’s proven to be worth every penny. I’ve made some soups, and they’ve turned out great also. I don’t know why I waited so long to buy this vitamix, but I’m so glad I did!
I thought that this would be the solution to my ninja problems, but it's not much better. rocks all over the counter, smokes, stinks, and screetches. Maybe its all the power. It does get the job done, but after a lot of hard work.
Response from vitamix.comBy HHCC, June 22, 2020
It is important to remember that all full-size Vitamix blenders are equipped with either a 2 or 2.2 horsepower motor, which moves the blades in the container at a high speed in order to pulverize the ingredients completely. On occasion during blending, especially with thicker mixtures like hummus, frozen desserts and nut butters, you may experience some excess movement/vibration from the motor base on your countertop. This is a result of the machine trying to move the blades through such a dense recipe at the same high speeds.
When this happens, the best thing to do is to first make sure you have your blender on the highest speed setting featured on that unit. Next, place your hand firmly on the lid of your container to steady it while you use your tamper to work the ingredients through the blades. This will help to create an easier flow of the ingredients in the container, which will also help to lessen the vibration. Please keep in mind that certain ingredients and recipes are thick or denser in nature, and some movement while blending is normal.
If you are still experiencing issues with your Vitamix, please give us a call at 1-800-848-2649 or you can contact us through our social media channels!