The problem I have with Dyson here in the states, is that they seem to be designed more for the European market instead of the U.S. market. Models like the dc07 , dc14 do not seem to have enough bristle for our vast oceans of wall to wall plush carpets. Now the dc17 was my favorite for "our" carpets, and I believe the new cinetic big ball has a decent brush as well. Another problem is with small parts. Quite a few small parts are not available seperately, so you must buy a complete sub assembly. On our DC41 models if you break the latch, which also chain reacts to empty the dust bin, you must buy the complete cyclone assembly. I have seen the latch available on Ebay over in Europe, but cannot tell if it is the same as the U.S. version. When Dyson first came to the U.S. I thought all of the bright colored latches, clips, etc., looked like they would break. Turns out most Dysons hold up very well. People can and will break anything. Just sold a Kirby Sentria aluminum casting for the main handle because they managed to break it in half.
