We had an 18 year old Vitamix that we loved! I died a few months ago. Of course, we bought another Vitamix. However, we are having it shipped into to be looked at less than 9 months after buying it. It has a burning smell when using it, and it overheats when making things like black bean dip (using canned black beans). I thought the burning smell was due to it being new, but there continues to be a faint aroma. We purposely bought the more "basic" machine so that it would last longer. We have learned the things with more bells and whistles tend to break quicker. I am so incredibly disappointed in my new Vitamix. I don't understand how you can mess up such a good thing!

My Vitamix Super 5200 model vm0103 is still a star at almost 15 years old. Always reliable. Never any broken parts. I've used it mainly for smoothies and sauces but have also made soups. It is amazing. I love to drink my breakfast so every morning I have a smoothie. A breeze to clean. The 64 oz container that I use is still in great shape after all these years.

I bought mine and after about a year, the speed dial began to malfunction. Very disappointed. Until then, I had been delighted with it's performance. I miss it but have been put off buying another.