Within a month of using the new vitamix container it started to get cloudy around the bottom and with each passing week it shows more and more cloudiness on the sides, and I've only been using it for a total of 6 weeks. I have been cleaning it per instructions after each use, but it doesn't help. This is the reason I bought a replacement, my last container got so bad I couldn't read the measurements. I purchased my vitamix blender over 10 years ago, and many friends have seen me use it and loved the smoothness of the smoothies I made for them and then went on to purchase one for themselves. But I just cannot continue to recommend the blender anymore, because the container is too much of an issue. It starts to look grubby on the countertop. And they're not cheap to replace.

The 48 ounce container is the size that I use the most often. It's perfect for my morning smoothies and for a sweet potato bowl that I make. I also use it for several other things. This is not my first 48 ounce container. I purchased the first one when I bought my Vitamix in 2016. Unfortunately I didn't know at the time to refrain from using silverware (stainless steel) to scrape out the contents. It made my container very cloudy and was impossible to get clear again. I replaced that one and only use a rubber spatula to scrape out contents now. No more problems! By the way, I also have the 32 ounce container and the low profile 64 ounce container. But my 48 ounce container is my go-to indispensable size.

The 48 oz. container is far superior when it comes to making small batches. This is because the tapered, narrower base makes it easy for this container to create a vortex with less ingredients than is necessary with the 64 oz low profile containers. In addition, the 48 oz container is large enough for all but the largest of recipes. I really wish all Vitamix blenders came with the ability to choose which size container that you prefer. My dream combo would be an A3300 blender with the tall thin classic 64 oz. container that comes with the 5200. I realize that the Classic 64 oz. container does not work with Ascent blenders; I just wish that it did.