I love my Vitamix, because it is so powerful, however — if I flip the switch to high speed, Sometimes it moves on the counter. It also has a hard time with thicker smoothies. That said, with enough water and without switching to the high speed, it does a great job. I do wish these problems could be fixed however, especially for the price.
I heard so much about the Vitamix but never owned one. When my blender stopped working I reviewed my needs and decided to get a blender and not a food processor. I spoke to several people who owned one and they rave about it. I read reviewed (both pro and con) and also looked at You tube videos and decided this was the one for me. I am so happy with my decision - its easy to use, works well and clean up is easy. I will be ordering more parts so I can use it for many more applications.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power
This is my SECOND 5200 Vitamix! I had my first one for over 20 years. I thought I could save some money so I purchased another brand for less money. Boy, was I disappointed! After using the newly purchased blender for less than 4 months, I decided to invest in the 5200 again. It is quick and efficient and just perfect for my needs.