That's a great looking offer hi-lowswitch98!
I too like the aluminium wand on the DC25, really not a fan of the plastic ones on the latest machines. I keep on about it I know, but they feel so cheap and tacky, but I suppose it's the way things are going.
I hope you enjoy many years use from the DC25. I got the DC24 because of its small size. It worked well in a 3 bedroomed family home with 3 adjust and 1 young teenager.
I now live in a flat share and vacuum my large bedroom, the hallway, bathroom, kitchen and living room and is fine. The DC25 would have been the choice for me if the DC24 wasn't available at the time.