[noir_lord]

I have a Dyson DCO7 which was manufactured in 2001 (my gran bought it and I inherited it).

It is literally as good as the day I got it, I recently had to "service" it (removing two foam filters with two clips and run them under the tap is hardly servicing) and that is the only time I've had to do anything to it in over a decade.

They cost more but are worth absolutely every penny, they also prove that a focus on quality, design and longevity can command a margin that customers will happily pay if you can get that message across.

When it dies I'll by another immediately.

[teach]

I think you'll be sadly disappointed if you buy a new Dyson.

My wife and I bought one about a year ago. It was great for a week, but now suction is average and we are constantly having to remove and clean various filters to get it to work well.

I suspect Dyson did use to focus on quality, design and longevity but that a few years ago they started selling quite average vacuums but still charging a premium for their "good name".

[encoderer]

FWIW, I bought one in Nov 2012 and have been delighted. Not a clogged filter or any other issue in that time. Not saying Dyson's are the best vacuum you can buy but it's not as if your experience here with a later model is unanimous.