Vita Mix 4500 vs 5000?

[Raw Jewelrylady]

I'm so glad you started this thread as I finally ordered my VitaMix 5000-yesterday. They were open on Sunday-Loved talking to them...It will be here on Wed. :) :) :)
Lana

[JinxieKat]

You'll love it! I got mine tonight and it made the smoothest tomato soup out of tomatos, avacado, cashews, salt, a dab of water, and basil. It was really odd that it wasn't hot, but it fixed the craving *lol* Talk about a tank though.. it is soo much bigger than my old one. It is scarry. It looks like I got what I paid for anyway! Lets see if I can manage to attach a pic to this to show you. *crosses her fingers*

Jinx

[JinxieKat]

I got mine today, and wow it is worth every penny. It does amazing things and doesn't bog down like my old blender did The size difference is amazing too, I was going to post a picture, but I cannot get it small enough. I hate windows *lol* I'm so used to doing such things on my mac which makes it easy. Gotta get a picture program for this puter now.

Jinx

[jaurequi]

... on the VM website they sell their own special plactic spatchula designed just for the VM container...
they...fit the grooves of the container perfectly and get right in between the blades! And they were cheap too!
EPPPP

Hi,
EPPP,

Will you direct me to this product? I did not know this was available; as a matter of fact, I have always lamented why on earth they did not design spatulas for that obnoxious container design.
I looked at the VitaMix site, but could not locate it.

Thank you!

Best,

[Spirit]

Never mind... found an answer in another thread

[jaurequi]

Hi,
EPPP,

Will you direct me to this product? I did not know this was available; as a matter of fact, I have always lamented why on earth they did not design spatulas for that obnoxious container design.
I looked at the VitaMix site, but could not locate it.
Thank you!
Best,

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EachPeachPearPlum ???

[eachpeachpearplum]

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EachPeachPearPlum ???

Here you go!


https://secure.vitamix.com/household...ectGroup_ID=26

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Yeah, I received my Vita-mix & all I can say is WOW !!! What a fantastic piece of equipment. I made cashew hummus & it is so smooth & tasty.

The other great thing I noticed is w/the recipe book, they have some recipes that can be converted to RAW. I converted the "poppy seed dressing" & it was great. The Vita-mix concept with whole foods could help other non-raw family members eat healthier

If I were starting out & had to choose between a Vita-mix & a great juicer it would be Vita-Mix hands down. I bought the 5000 & I'm glad I did as I really like the adjustable speeds.
Hope that info helps someone. :)
Lana