Vita-Mix 5200 Blender Review

My husband purchased the Vitamix 5000 in October of 2008, right after we saw a demonstration at the Texas State Fair.  I wasn't 100% on board of the purchase - as we had other blenders, that I would not use.  The first week, he was the only one to use it.  I think it was more that he was addicted to using it.  I was able to have my chance when Mike went out of town, I was in the mood for a shake, and I took the plunge.  Let me tell you - the Vitamix 5000 was as easy as everyone made it seem.  The clean up was simple also.  I have never had an appliance that was this simple to clean.  We have made Shakes, Salsa, and Soup in our Vitamix 5000.  My 13 year old daughter made herself a milk shake and cleaned it herself.  The most impressive was when my 16 year old son made his own Queso dip in it for Nachos.  It's as simple as adding the ingredients that you want, turning the dial.  To clean - Rinse it out, fill the container with water and a drop of soap - turn on the Vitamix 5000 till it's all soapy - then rinse out till it is clear.  That simple!