Kirby Lovers-Which Model,,

[briankirbyclass]

If you were allowed to only have ONE model of Kirby, which one would you chose, and why?

Id have to say the Kirby Heritage 2 Legend, or Legend 2(which are virtually the exact same model).

If you put a G Series bag tube and adaptor,and Hepa Bag,inside the outer bag,a new knurled belt, and a new 4 row brushroller (adjusted correctly) on a Heritage 2,,and assuming all of the gaskets, fan blades and motor are good,,you have one awsome cleaning machine. (and especially if the machine has been buffed and polished to a mirror finish)
Not as heavy as a G series, but almost as easy to push. Even with the G series Tech Drive on.
Ive found that as long as the belt is good, and the brush roll head is adjusted correctly, the Heritage 2 is very easy to push and manuver.
There is just something about the Heritage 2 rug nozzle, with its wing like "fin" or bell shape that spreads out over the carpet, and into the corners and up to the baseboards that is just unequal to any other Kirby,,in my humble opinion, of course.
Not only that, but you can run practically any Kirby attachment ever invented, off of an HD2, There was even a Handi Butler with the HD1, so, you could certainly run one off of a HD2.
If i had to say exactly,,,id have to chose an HD2 Legend over the LG2, it just looks a little more classy. IMHO.
But hey,,everyone is different,,,thats what makes us great!

 

[clarkecombi]

G3

My G3 has alo of memories to it and it is one of the most reliable modes ive used

 

[veroroger]

Toss up

Over the years, I've had a Classic III, Heritage 2, G3, G4 and G6. I really loved the Classic III for it's power and all the attachments. I used that machine both at home and at work. Too bad it had to be stolen in a robbery. The G3 was a disappointment to me - it had several breakdowns in the year that I had it before trading it in on a G4. That G4 lasted 10 years without any problems then the fan broke. The vac shop I took it to not only replaced the fan but took out the transmission and replaced it with another! It worked perfectly before I took it in, wouldn't move at all when I got it back. I had to take it to another shop to have that fixed and it didn't work right afterward.
I currently have the Heritage 2 and the G6. I'm very fond of the Heritage 2. It's not all that heavy, has a very good hose (must easier to use than the one on the G6)and actually seems to have a bit more power in attachment mode. However, trying to adjust the brushroll is something I've not been able to master (had the same problem with the Classic) and it gets very little use now. The G6 is good all around, pushes easily but doesn't seem to have the suction power of the G4 and has a really difficult hose.
I'd have to say it's a toss up for me between the Heritage 2 (if I had someone who could properly adjust that brushroll!) and the G6.

 

[vintagehoover]

I always liked the Legend II. That would be my choice.

 

[vintagehoover]

Oh! Unless I'm allowed to pick a vintage model, in which case I'd go for the Model C (that's the one with the little scroll-like headlamp, right?). Someone had a beautiful example of that model at the convention last year!

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Legend II all the way baby!!!

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

The Legend is attractive, but I personally like the tech drive models. The G5 is my favorite, not only because I have one, but also because the burgandy is very elegant!

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[xraytech]

Of all of the Kirby models I own I have a Classic 1CR, a Dual Sanitronic 80, a Legend II, an a Generation 6 2000 edition. I was partial to my G6 until I got the Legend II.

I love the look and performance of my Legend II the best but The Classic has the most sentimental value because my late great-grandmother bought a pair of them new and te one I have was the one that was given to my grandmother.

Sam

 

[kirbysthebest]

I currently have only two Kirbys an Omega and a UG. I kick myself for letting the Tradition go when I bought the UG, but it was a great machine for almost 30 years and was starting to have problems. If I could choose and have only one of all the Kirbys I would almost go with a D-80 for nostalgia purposes. Then again I love the sound of the Omega, and it's like driving a cadillac. But I like the UG tech-drive, and Micron-Magic bags.
OH-I can't choose.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

I didn't even mean to post a link in my previous post... don't know how that happened.

I like the way the DS80 looked, and how big the bag puffed out, but the handle isn't very comfortable (though I love teh Heritage and Legend Handles... Kirby has some nice whimsical handles)!

 

[pr-21]

Vintage would be kirby 505 new in box.......

Current models would be the Kirby G5.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Kirby G3 new in box.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

I currently have four Kirbys. I have two Sentrias and a G3 and a DE.

 

[normvac]

I like to use my Kirby Heritage II, I like the way it operates
and the handle grip. I've had 2 g-3s in the past year and have sold them to friends. They'r ok, if I had a house and
all carpet the g-3 would be great.
I have a classic, a 513, 517, and my for ever coveted
D-80, with attachments. I hope I never have to get rid of
it, for any reason. I use my Heritage II for my heavy cleaning days !! with the tubo tool. It dose an awesome
job on the car interior ! The same for when I had carpeted
steps, and for the furniture when I had a cat !!
Norm

 

[hygiene903]

My favorite Kirbys would be the D-50 and the Classic III. The D-50 for it's looks and historical significance, and the Classic III for it's looks and power. The Classic III is also the most complete Kirby I have, only lacking the Handi-Butler.
Jeff

 

[petek]

I'd also have to agree on the Heritage Legend II for all the same reasons, easy to manouver thanks to those wider back wheels. Less cumbersome than the G series too even though it's not self propelled.

 

[briankirbyclass]

I agree Petek,,,especially if there is a new 4 row brush roll and new belt installed on a Heritage 2 or Legend 2,,,and as long as the Kirby is adjusted correctly for the carpet being cleaned,,,the Heritage 2 should be very easy to push and manuver.
While i do love the G Series, i find them to be too cumbersome, and just too much machine for me.
I put a 4 row roller, new knurled belt, and a Heritage 2 handle on my factory rebuilt DS50, plus a Mini Emptor with a G series bag,,wow,,is that easy to push!
I know it dosent really look like a DS50 anymore, but hey,,,to each his own!

 

[kirbyman89]

Hard to say!

The Legend II was being sold when I was born. I love the blue Tradition NIB, I'm partial to the Heritage II, but my 2 favorite G Series models would definitely be the G5 and the Diamond Edition. I also love the D-50, D-80, Classic Omega, Classic III and the Heritage....oh who am I kidding they are all unique in their own way, but those are some of my most favorites. I think the new Sentria is fugly!!

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[swiveltop]

Hard to choose just one

It must be my G3,it grooms the carpets well and adjusts to all carpets and bare floors well,it's even easy to push when not in drive,has the nice Kirby rumble when adjusted properly and the tranny doesn't whine, second I have to mention my Heritage Two small head model. I did an update on one of my Sanitronics like Brian did, I changed the front and rear axles also,they were a perfect fit, the original bag was missing and the original handle was bent,here it is next to my other Sanitronic that will stay original. Mark