We have had this machine in another house, and are total fans. It cleans deeply and yet is easy to carry around. great features that allow you to get up high, in crevices, while also cleaning Persian rugs gently.
This vacuum is extremely quiet..my 3 cats don't run and hide like they did with my Oreck. Just going to the closet where I kept it would send them scattering! The TV was on while I was vacuuming and I could hear every word of the program with no problem. The suction on the Miele is absolutely awesome. It is so powerful I have only used it on the second setting ( there are 6 ) for my bare floors and berber carpet. Easy to pull around with the 3 360 degree caster wheels, very light but does not tip over when pulling it along. Can't say enough about how great this vacuum is...Miele makes vacuuming fun !!!!!