Yes I'm happy with this
Yes I'm happy I got this over Vitamix. My credit card is also happy I got this over Vitamix.. Get it from Bed & Bath with their coupons or sometimes even on sale
Get the twister jar too, essential for nut butters and hummus. The twister jar is so much better of a design than Vitamix's tamper, and works faster. I make nut butters easily in 30 seconds. 
And now I'm eating more homemade foods than ever before, saving me money in the long-run.