We use our Vitamix almost daily and sometimes more than once a day. Couldn't live without it, as we do a lot of home made meals. This is our second Vitamix.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
It has its limitations, and you should be aware of them before using it for anything. Also, invest in the blade scraper and the dry foods container will run you a pretty penny, but it’s needed. Overall, recommend getting the shorter container so your base is wider, but that just means more $$$. Don’t know if I’ve found it worth the expense yet, but it’s far more powerful than my last blender which was practically worthless.
I was apprehensive at first because it doesn't quite look like other blenders. But OMG this is so easy to use and cleaning is a snap. It is a bit loud but worth it because it is super powerful. I regret that I didn't pull the trigger sooner. It now has a permanent place on my counter!