Blending made easier! This one is a replacement for a vitamix that we had for 10 years+. The last vitamix we had the motor ran out. But again, it was over 10 years old and we wanted to upgrade anyway. In the interim, we were using a smaller blender that we purchased for cocktails. But everyone in the family complained about the subpar blending and begged for another Vitamix.  Smoothies are quick and perfect every time, salad dressings are easy to mix, soups are done in no time flat. By far, vita mix leads the pack in any type of blending system.