Holy Crap!

[mixfinder]

I was at the Salvation Army today and in the selections of vacuums they had a Meile White Pearl. 100% complete and like new. I paid $39.00 thinking I would resell it. I am gobsmacked at the job it does on my carpet, it's suction and how quiet it is. All else is gone, I am a raving convert. Pictures to follow.

 

[riccarlover]

SHOW IT!!!

 

[lux1521]

Lucky you. Most people won't give up their Mieles. They have insane resale value. I'd say any modern working Miele under $100 is a steal. Good going!

 

[mixfinder]

In it's Polished Glory

$39.99. I remember the year Consumer Reports gave Meile the highest rating. It was $1,100.

 

[mixfinder]

Up yours!

I am very tall and usually I am crouched by the time I finish chasing the vacuum. This handle extends to a full 5 feet, not counting the handle of the power nozzle connector.

 

[mixfinder]

What's Your Number?

The power nozzle has a choice of 6 settings. Great for bare floors or thick carpet.

 

[mixfinder]

Inside your drawers!

All the attachments are there, the machine is very clean and even the stainless base plate and brush roll gleam

 

[mixfinder]

Yours or mine?

It gives you a choice of several power settings or auto. You can hear the motor speed up on carpet or slow down dusting or bare floors.

 

[bagintheback]

Gosh you are lucky!! I'm speechless!

 

[edgar]

fantastic find

Fantastic find. This machine is made in 1998 till 2001. Next to the black edition this was the top model. In Holland and Belgium the powernozzle was still an extra option, but in Germany it Came with the deal. Price was back then about 350 euro lets say around 200 us dollars. Verry nice find, but a shame they are so extremely expensive over there.

 

[samotronic]

I'm thinking you will prefer this over the Saavy.

 

[edgar]

sorry incorect info

Sorry the white pearl was made from 1995 till 1999.

greetz

 

[mixfinder]

Draw a line in the dirt!

So, here's the proof in the pudding. This baby lifts and grooms the nap beyyer than my Electolux, Hoover(s), Kenmore, Dirt Devil, Kirby G or Sharp. This will be the only vacuum I'll need for the rest of my life. I am truly amazed at the carpet.

 

[riccarlover]

How much...

would you sell it for?

 

[bisonian]

"I am a raving convert."

Agreed. I found a Solaris Electro Plus with a bad cord in a Goodwill store about a month ago. Paid $2, put a cord on it and was stunned by the performance. Went back to the same store a week later, found a complete Flamenco II, also for $2. Works perfectly.

Wonderful machines. As far as canisters are concerned, I've always been partial to Electrolux, but these two Mieles are enough to make me a believer.

 

[turbo500]

lets face it...

..when it comes to buying a canister/cylinder vac, it has to be a Miele. Here's my 2. The Basic S5210 (black) and higher end S5281 Solution Hepa (blue). I hope it gives you many years of impeccable service..as we have come to expect from Miele. My S5281 is my current daily driver machine.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r313/TheWILDheart83/Sisters.jpg

 

[kirbyotronic]

Ummm, WOW!

Jeez, tell me which Salvation Army you went to! By the way, which one did you go to? The only one I go to is the one in Renton and I go to the Goodwill and St.Vincents in the Renton Highlands on Sunset Blvd.

I just got two Mieles a couple weeks ago, unfortunately I didn't get them for $39 each, closer to $1,400 for both (ouch). But I love them.

~Alex

 

[retardturtle]

your so lucky ...a dream find indeed. really looks like a deep cleaner. love the groomed look it gives . any pic of the pwr head underside...love to see it if poss.

 

[mixfinder]

The Underbelly or Seamy side of Meile

The stainless base plate and stainless brush roll are both gleaming.