This is my first Vitamix purchase. I've had it now for over a year and a half and I'm happy with it. Unfortunately I didn't read reviews before purchasing it and just assumed since it was a Vitamix whatever it was I'd be happy with it. I kind of wish I spent more money and went with a classic 64oz due to the volume of food needed to blend properly (I have to admit tho, even on a bad day the Vitamix blends SO MUCH BETTER than any other blender).