This was supposed to last a lifetime, but it is making loud machine noises after only a few years. The only thing I ever blend is drinks, so there is no reason for it to be going bad now. I also hate that the container is plastic. It looks all scratched and ugly, and I'm sure there are microplastics in my food. I've stopped using it. I don't know why VitaMix does not sell a glass pitcher for their blender. This was awfully expensive for it to be breaking down already and for it to have plastic.

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.

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.