I use my Vitamix mostly every day. The 10+ year old one was so good that I bought the same model. It performs perfectly! The old one is now at a 2nd home - replaced an old Oster.
When I first received the unit after waiting for it to ship for a longer than acceptable period, I was surprised to see how cheaply constructed it appeared to be. The container is plastic - not what I expected for $500.
That said I have been overall happy with it. The design of the container is nice for mixing and the plunger it comes (also plastic) has really improved the quality of my mixing.
I only have used it to make smoothie/protein drinks and it has worked like a champ in mixing quickly and efficiently. I usually put a good amount of kale in these smoothies. In my old blender, I would get large chunks of kale in the smoothie but with this blender (and using the plunger) the kale is pulverized and completely integrated into my drink which I really like.
We had worn out several other good blender. The decision to invest in a Vitamix has been amazing. It does everything it claims to do and much more. Thank you
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
Our family purchased the Vitamix 5200 in December after reviewing several online reviews and video comparisons. The Vitamix performed better than competitors in our opinion based upon video examples. I have used a bullet in the past to blend items, but the consistency was not very smooth. I have used the Vitamix to make butternut squash soup, a vegan cheese sauce, and sauces to use in recipes for casseroles. The consistency is super smooth and I love it!! My only complaint is that the container has some staining from the use of turmeric, which I use in several dishes. There is a slight yellow tint to my blender container. Although superficial, I am very happy with my purchase.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Easy to use