S 2001

I have an older Miele (2001 iirc) and a new Kenmore, they honestly trade blows. The Miele is much quieter, the attachments, hose, bags, and filters seem nicer, and I'm betting it does actually filter better too (or did when it was newer). But the Kenmore has the badass mini electric brush head, the handle controls for on/off as well as suction is pretty dang nifty, the bags are much larger (but for some asinine reason don't fit well inside the vaccuum), the bags and filters are all *significantly* cheaper to buy, it feels like it has similar suction, and it costs a fraction as much as a new Miele. Essentially, the Kenmore feels like a *good* knockoff Miele, and for the price they ask I think that's pretty dang good for most people.

I have a White Star from 1998, still use it today, but I bought a CX1 bag less and a used C3 excellence in the last few years.

nice, my s2000 is at 11 years and trucking hope to get to the same milestone

I second the Miele S2 best vac I ever owned. And it’s very lightweight. Easy to carry upstairs.

Second the Melie. Best vacuum I’ve ever had. The Shark Navigator was way too heavy/bulky for me.

I have one of the cheapest ($400ish). It’s the S2, I believe. It’s best for hard flooring and very low pile carpet/rugs. If you have thicker pile carpet to deal with I would recommend going up to the mid range priced Mieles that can handle the thicker carpeting. I personally don’t think the highest priced Pet branded range is worth the cost. I’ve had up to 15 cats home at times, and found the lowest priced Miele to be more effective on fur and litter than any of the high priced Pet Vacs I’ve tried. All Mieles have the exact same suction power across all lines, which is the most important factor in a vac’s effectiveness. Also, the bags last a long time, so I don’t find the cost of bags to be an issue. Edit to add: the Miele is one of the lightest weight and quietest I’ve used as well.

Worth every penny and they last forever. These things just don’t break! Many people get a good 20-25 years out of their Mieles. And if repairs are needed they are usually fairly easy and inexpensive. I’ve had mine 7 years and nothing has broken/no loss of suction whatsoever. Love this thing!

I was looking for something for my all hard floors, multi cat & dog, multi kid house and after wasting money on Shark, Dyson, & several Bissels & Kenmores, I finally sprung for a Miele and it is the best vac I have ever owned. Because I have no carpeting, I bought the S2 Classic series, which is the cheapest vac they sell ($400). It’s just for hard floors and very thin throw rugs and it is the most powerful, quiet, and lightest weight vacuum I’ve owned. I’ve had this one for 6 years now and have had zero problems with it. The vacuum bags look tiny but they take a long time to fill up so the replacement bag cost is very reasonable. I’m not careful with this thing (I’ve accidentally dropped it down the stairs a few times) and I use it multiple times a week, and it’s still in great shape. I’m also a housekeeper, and I bring this vac with me to my clients’ cleans because it’s just that good. I highly recommend the S2 Miele.

No. Overpriced, too heavy/bulky, not ergonomic, breakdown easily. I’d rather use a cheap Shark over a Dyson. Miele vacuums, however, are well worth their hefty price tags. Bags are an added cost, but don’t need to be replaced as often as you’d think, and their vacuums last forever. I’m a housekeeper and my Miele is the best vacuum I’ve ever used. I’ve tried nearly every brand and style out there. Can’t recommend them enough. Edited to add that I used Shark for a number of years until I could save up for a Miele. A Shark is a decent vacuum and MUCH cheaper to replace than a Dyson.