Does anyone have a VitaMix blender?

CHOPTALK · Aug 9, 2011

Im tired of buying a new blender every 6 months and finding chunks of ice.

Someone told me that Vitamix was the best, but the price is insane.

I need to be talked into it.

I do use a blender at least twice a day, so if anyone can justify it, its me.

I guess the question is, is there another blender out there close to as good as a vitamix that does not cost $500

bigtendominator · Aug 9, 2011

We have a vita mix. Don't have the same amount of usage as you, but now I believe it was worth it, back then, hell no.

In your case, I think it will be worth it with your usage.

CHOPTALK · Aug 9, 2011

Do you know which model you have. The website shows about 10 different ones.

bigtendominator said:
We have a vita mix. Don't have the same amount of usage as you, but now I believe it was worth it, back then, hell no.

In your case, I think it will be worth it with your usage.

thetout · Aug 9, 2011

vitamix is no joke. has the same type of motor as a small boat. it will liquify a block of wood. easy to clean. you will never have to buy another blender for the rest of your life.

celticGreen+ · Aug 9, 2011

I used to demo Vitamixs' in the store I ran - they're pretty impressive, and i don't think I ever had one come back. When you crush ice are you starting with large cubes? It's easier for blenders to break down smaller pieces, although with a vitamix that won't be an Issue.

CHOPTALK · Aug 9, 2011

celticGreen said:
I used to demo Vitamixs' in the store I ran - they're pretty impressive, and i don't think I ever had one come back. When you crush ice are you starting with large cubes? It's easier for blenders to break down smaller pieces, although with a vitamix that won't be an Issue.

I crush ice of all sizes, fruit, vegetables.

Based on comments im going to order one.

I just need to figure out which one.

KingofNicotine · Aug 10, 2011

Vitamix 5200 according to Consumer Reports. Great at crushing ice and has a ratings of 76 which is the highest. The next highest is Ninja Master Prep Professional QB1004 for $60.

Vitamix is $450.

dav168 · Aug 10, 2011

Wife bought me a 5000 about 10-15 years ago. One of the few gifts she's bought me that I haven't returned ! I probably only use it on average about twice a week,mostly for smoothies/protein drinks,but it is truly an excellent appliance. I've never have had a problem with it and if you have kids it's a great way to get them to eat(drink !) some fruit. The price may seem high now but after using it for 10+ years I;m sure you won't regret it.

HiloBoy · Aug 10, 2011

You might want to try Costco right now where I am they are stocked for about $350.00. If not find out if they will be having a road show. I own smoothie and boba shops and the Vita Mix you get at Costco will work just as well as the ones we use.

CHOPTALK · Aug 10, 2011

Dont remind me of the Ninja Master. I had one of those. Garbage to me.

KingofNicotine said:
Vitamix 5200 according to Consumer Reports. Great at crushing ice and has a ratings of 76 which is the highest. The next highest is Ninja Master Prep Professional QB1004 for $60.

Vitamix is $450.

CHOPTALK · Aug 10, 2011

Hilo Boy said:
You might want to try Costco right now where I am they are stocked for about $350.00. If not find out if they will be having a road show. I own smoothie and boba shops and the Vita Mix you get at Costco will work just as well as the ones we use.

Just bought mine just now.

I went Amazon because I had a bunch of gift cards from there.
I bought the vitaprep 3 1005

Does anyone have a VitaMix blender?

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