Countryguy... Miele Capricorn
Hi Gary,
Nice to meet you... I need to put up a post officially introducing myself... I'm not a "real" new member yet, as I have to send in my check and forms, but at least I have them printed out and ready to go.
I agree with your take on the Capricorn. As I wrote above, I have had a Miele for 10 years (just picked it up from being serviced today) and there's really nothing wrong with it, but every time I go in to buy bags, I get caught up in the new models. I actually had my eye on the S4210 Antares with the battery operated SAB100-3 Accu Nova Electro Brush. But, after reading up on it, talking with the dealer and giving it a test spin, it was clear that, while it's a cute little machine, that power brush just wasn't going to cut it for me. (I really like the look and feel of the compact Galaxy series.)
So, then I looked at the S5580 Aquarius... but for a little more I could get the limited edition Gemini (love the look and color of both machines)... and of course if I was going to spend that kind of money... well, you know how it goes... I might as well go for the platinum and get the Capricorn... Sales people salivate when they see me coming...LOL... I still like the look of the Gemini and Aquarius over the Capricorn though...
I think someone on here suggested getting a spare non-electrical hose to use with the duster. I haven't tried it yet, but that handle doesn't look to accessory friendly. And, I totally agree with what you and several others have said about the new duster. Are they kidding! Thankfully I still have my other duster, which is in great shape... I'll probably still use my purple S324i for dusting and vacuuming the upholstery. Yeah, I'm thrilled about the SEB236 power brush.
By the way Gary, is your Capricorn shiny plastic or kind of rubberized? Mine has kind of a rubbery texture, but when I looked on Miele's site, most of the pictures show it with the same type of glossy housing as the other S5s. Both in gray, but different textures. Anyway, again it's nice to meet you. Shoot me an email sometime.
Mike
I should probably start a new post/thread to ask this, but does anyone have any pics/info on the Kenmore canisters from the early '60's? I would love to find the Kenmore we had when I was a kid... yes, I'm aging myself.. But after a long Google search, I couldn't find a thing. I couldn't even find anything on Sears's Web site. I have no idea what model it was, except I think it was kind of off white, almost a green tint, square and I think the bottom was a dark, moss green or gray. It would be so cool to find one in mint condition. I've seen nothing on eBay. Any leads would be appreciated.
