We have used ours regularly for over 20 years and it still works fine. Now I’m looking to see if there is a food processor attachment for it since our old food processor just started to disintegrate.

I have lost count of how many of these I have bought because I gift them to my married kids, too. However, my original Vita-Mix is 25 years old and still used daily and doing great! My daughter has that one. I bought a reconditioned one quite a few years later and that one is my daily blender and it, too, is doing great. I cannot say enough about this awesome machine. I am so thankful you guys have not compromised quality like so many other companies.

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!