I wonder if you'd keep it if you got a more aggressive power nozzle? My Miele Plus has the 217 power nozzle too, and it's not very powerful, but it's quiet and very maneuverable... a quick release neck, integrated cord, and height adjustment would greatly improve the user experience, but combined with the tremendous Miele suction, it does to a respectable job on my flat carpet. That was quite a deal you got and you could certainly turn it for a profit if you so desired.
