Just beware of the warranty, if your someone who depends on this unit for dietary reasons and it gives out they do not replace units at all. You will have to have your unit refurbished. And if they find that it was caused due to neglegence they won't fix it so at the price point it leaves a lot to be desired. I can buy 5 ninja blenders and they have an amazing warranty.

I would like to address the people who will read the review from the person who said that Vitamix has "overpromised and undersold". That is absolutely INCORRECT!! I have had my original Vitamix since the1990's and other then replacing the blades once in the original pitcher, have had no issues. The motor has never quit and I use it every day. My Vitamix is at least 25 years old and the motor is as strong and powerful as the day I bought it. It simply does not quit. I think it will puree a brick though I've never tried. I bought it when I was diagnosed with cancer and it helped me to change my lifestyle of eating habits and beat cancer. I eat a whole food diet and use it every day for either smoothies, sauces, dips, dressings, nut butters, nut milk, nut cheeses, you name it. I would never be without my Vitamix. It is by far the best tool in my kitchen!! No other blender even comes close to the Vitamix's power, durability and ability to transform food! For anyone who is contemplating buying one but is shy due to the price, BUY IT. You won't regret it! It will last you your lifetime!

I don’t understand why this machine is so expensive and why people think it’s such a good product. 9 times out of 10 my machine stops working and it smells like something is burning. It’s a big piece of garbage. I’ve tried to love it but I hate this machine. Completely unreliable.