vacuumdevil...
Very few, if any, current Hoover machines meet all of the things you listed. It was a $200 machine, not a $500 Miele. In my opinion, the self propelled Windtunnel was one of the last half-decent Hoover machines. No easy change bag? Seriously, how difficult is it to pull the cardboard collar off the plastic tube? It doesn't get very much easier than that.
Also, there was no need to bend down and assemble the attachments. The hose is stored on the side of the machine and it's always ready for use.
