djkain2007
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Any news on it? From what i hear it's now a plastic kirby and the colors are 2 different versions/colors of blue and 1 verison/color of yellow
Kirby Avalier
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I hope its not plastic-if so I won't buy.I have heard no news on new Kirbys-We just have to wait for it-probably next spring.How do we know it will be"Avalier"?I think it would be a TERRIBLE mistake if Kirby cheapens their product and makes it from plastic.BAD IDEA!!If they do that-folks might as well buy the plastic machines from WalMart.
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Exactly!
kirbyvacuum
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No Plastic please KIRBY
i have been a loyal Kirby fan for over 50 years( boy am i old).If Kirby comes out in plastic that is it for me. i will never buy a new one again. So lets all have faith in a almost 100 year old company that they will do what is best. Here is trusting in Kirby
i have been a loyal Kirby fan for over 50 years( boy am i old).If Kirby comes out in plastic that is it for me. i will never buy a new one again. So lets all have faith in a almost 100 year old company that they will do what is best. Here is trusting in Kirby
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kirby + plastic avalier = 100% F-A-I-L!
THEN, TTI might scarf that up
too. A shame.
too. A shame.
Heaven forbid!!
I don't think Kirby will do that. Jim Kirby would come back and haunt them all.
I don't think Kirby will do that. Jim Kirby would come back and haunt them all.
I'm sure "Boss" is twirling in his grave
as well.
as well.
Heritage and Tradition
I just can't believe that Kirby, as it exists today, would market such a cheap or plastic product.
They are currently producing the most effective products of their history. I know some will disagree with that but regardless of your favorite Kirby model, recent Kirby's such as the later G series with the newer brush roll are generally thought to be amazing carpet cleaners.
Kirby is so heritage and tradition oriented (honestly, no pun intended) that I can't believe they would offer a cheaper or more poorly build product than in the past. Even when they changed their hose to the current type, which might appear at a quick glance to be the plastic, cheaper hoses of today, this one is of material tested by NASA and seriously is very durable and easy to use. The Tech Drive, while some argue makes it heavy to carry, is top of the line in its ease of push and pull.
I, too, would love to see the new model as a tribute to the 500 series, but with all of today's bells and whistles. And yes, definitely more light and nimble.
We just can't know for sure, right now. Kirby is like Al Qaeda at keeping their secrets safe, I want to hold out the highest hopes that Kirby's new model will blow our minds as to quality, ties to the past but most importantly, amazing innovation.
I just can't believe that Kirby, as it exists today, would market such a cheap or plastic product.
They are currently producing the most effective products of their history. I know some will disagree with that but regardless of your favorite Kirby model, recent Kirby's such as the later G series with the newer brush roll are generally thought to be amazing carpet cleaners.
Kirby is so heritage and tradition oriented (honestly, no pun intended) that I can't believe they would offer a cheaper or more poorly build product than in the past. Even when they changed their hose to the current type, which might appear at a quick glance to be the plastic, cheaper hoses of today, this one is of material tested by NASA and seriously is very durable and easy to use. The Tech Drive, while some argue makes it heavy to carry, is top of the line in its ease of push and pull.
I, too, would love to see the new model as a tribute to the 500 series, but with all of today's bells and whistles. And yes, definitely more light and nimble.
We just can't know for sure, right now. Kirby is like Al Qaeda at keeping their secrets safe, I want to hold out the highest hopes that Kirby's new model will blow our minds as to quality, ties to the past but most importantly, amazing innovation.
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hahahahahaha... i would love to the kirby make the avalier plastic, that would be an epic fail for kirby. a "new" 500ish style kirby would be nice to see.
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Only you would wish for the demise of a great company.
Sigh.
Sigh.
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PS, what makes you so sure the "Avalier" will even exist?
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I wonder how much they're gonna charge for this new "Kirby" especially if it's plastic, sure it will be a buttload of money even if it were. cough dyson all plastic and overpriced cough.
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that's the point... it's all stipulation (or however thats spelled) at the moment
vacman117
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I am pretty sure Kirby would not ruin their product like that, honestly. They have been making metal vacuum cleaners for a very long time, and I don't think they'd decide to change that.
bisonian
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Relax, folks.
Kirby, like the rest of Scott Fetzer, is a MASSIVE cash cow for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. They're not going to do anything drastic as long as Buffett's in control.
Kirby, like the rest of Scott Fetzer, is a MASSIVE cash cow for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. They're not going to do anything drastic as long as Buffett's in control.
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@kirbyotronic - I hate you, so shut it
This is just what I have heard... So we shall see what Kirby does, if it is plastic I don't want one, if it's metal/aluminum I prob do.
This is just what I have heard... So we shall see what Kirby does, if it is plastic I don't want one, if it's metal/aluminum I prob do.
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Now now now...
As mother would say,
"Hate is a very strong word!"
Clayton
As mother would say,
"Hate is a very strong word!"
Clayton
djkain2007
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@riccarlover ... Hate isn't even the right word to describe how much I dislike kirbyotronic
kirbyvacuum
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Peace
DJ lets try to keep the peace .This club is not for personal fights. Nothing can be that bad you are to young to relize but take it from me at almost 65 life is short. Try to get together in the long run it is much better. Take care and lets not go to crazy about this kirby thing no matter what we all think Kirby has made their mind up i am sure. I have LOVed Kirbys since i was four years old .The Kirby 505 started my love for vacuums. Take care Doug
DJ lets try to keep the peace .This club is not for personal fights. Nothing can be that bad you are to young to relize but take it from me at almost 65 life is short. Try to get together in the long run it is much better. Take care and lets not go to crazy about this kirby thing no matter what we all think Kirby has made their mind up i am sure. I have LOVed Kirbys since i was four years old .The Kirby 505 started my love for vacuums. Take care Doug
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DJ, it's not appropriate to talk to or about other members like that... you could end up getting yourself banned! Have you read the site "rules and guidelines"? We are very small group of people who share a common interest.... we are the only ones who truly "get" each other and we really need to do our best to take care of one another.
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yeah... alex and i just can't stand each other
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Actually, you're the one who's dealing out the beef. I could care less, I have better things to do then have grudges with people who I've never met over the internet, which is the only reason why you're dishing the insults. I doubt you would say any of those comments to my face.
Now, let's get back to the topic.
Now, let's get back to the topic.
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By the way.... I think if Kirby brought about their own demise by making a plastic machine, they deserve it. It would have been their stupidity that did it.
kirbykid63
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Spoke with my Kirby Distributor in Tucson
No one knows what the new Kirby will look like,however it should still be a very high quality machine that Kirby will stand behind and only sell door to door. The new Kirby's motor shell is now made from high impact plastic but the fan housing and lower handle,and head is still metal. I am sure the new model will be the same way. Kirby spends a lot of time on R and D so I have faith it will be a great machine.
Richard Groski
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No one knows what the new Kirby will look like,however it should still be a very high quality machine that Kirby will stand behind and only sell door to door. The new Kirby's motor shell is now made from high impact plastic but the fan housing and lower handle,and head is still metal. I am sure the new model will be the same way. Kirby spends a lot of time on R and D so I have faith it will be a great machine.
Richard Groski
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