Which level Vitamix would make a good gift?

12 years ago

I'm thinking of getting a Vitamix for my daughter-in-law but want to get one powerful enough. I've looked at the website and am confused, to say the least. Is the classic line not as good as the professional line? And then there are all the levels within the various classifications. Too much for my pipsqueak brain to handle! (FWIW, She has a grain mill, so she really doesn't need that option.) Any guidance you can give me will be appreciated. Thanks.

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John Liu
12 years ago
Any level!
ryseryse_2004
12 years ago
The one I have is the original one they sold 15 years ago and they only had one. It is the best appliance I have ever owned and it is still going strong! Expensive yes, but 15 years and still going?

I also have the 'Ninja' and although it is a fraction of the price, it can't compare to Vitamix.
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The array of different Vitamix models is confusing, but many of them are actually identical. The "classic" and "professional" lines have overlap--some of the machines are actually identical aside from how they are named and marketed. Ultimately there are three decisions to make:
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2) Do you want one of the newer "Next Generation" machines? (These machines are slightly quieter, and they come with a shorter and wider container that makes some blending more efficient.)
3) Do you want variable speed control? This is handy for when you want to maintain a coarse chop, instead of completely liquifying.

The page linked below has a table with the models as they fit into these categories. Even the "bottom of the line" machines are extremely powerful and capable, so if that's your budget you shouldn't feel bad about getting one of those.

Here is a link that might be useful: Vitamix models comparison with handy table
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
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Find out how high is your DIL's kitchen upper cabinet before you buy.

Vitamix can be 20 inches tall.

You may want to look at Blendtec also.

dcarch
grainlady_ks
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I was gifted a Vitamix 5200 this year and love it. I like it for the narrow bowl. You can do smaller amounts of food in the narrow bowl, which might get lost beyond the blades in one with a wider bowl. I store the container beside the motor base and put the lid on top of the motor base, and then it only takes up 10-1/2-inches of height.

-Grainlady
Natures_Nature
12 years ago
You really can not go wrong with any vitamix! If i was to purchase another one, I would go with the cheapest models(refurbished), they all function about the same.. The refurbished is just a fixed motor, all the containers are completely new, of course.. Also, keep in mind some of the models/colors come with bonuses. For example, I bought the red model because it came with an additional container, which is around a hundred bucks. I live near the vitamix headquarters, lucky me! However, i don't see me going there anytime soon, the machine is very durable(5-7 yr warranty), i doubt it will ever break..

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