Correction
Djub85 stated the lux classic has no onboard tool storage, this is incorrect. There is onboard tool storage for the combination dusting brush and short crevice tool via clips on the top vent cover. Certainly not as “deluxe” on the legacy with its drop in system, but more along the lines of the old 1205 with a clip, but there’s two of them back to back instead of one like the 1205.
The lux classic and lux legacy were originally based on the Canadian models and US Electrolux adopted it when they merged with the Canadian Electrolux. The basic 1453 canister (which replaced the model L in 1980) was scrapped in favor of this Lexan plastic bodied machine. The model L was a great seller…the 1453 not so much so it was discontinued during its run during the Diamond Jubilee era and the Canadian Lexan model was introduced in the US as the 2100 LE with automatic control or just LE without the automatic control. Aside from the a motor change and a few other small tweaks, the Lux classic has remained virtually unchanged from the LE from 1986…36 years! Sometimes when they’re onto a good thing they should stick with it and Aerus has done that with this model.
I’ve often debated if I was to buy a new Aerus the same question and while I continue to go around in circles with all models. It was sort of answered for me when I found a very lightly used Lux classic in my favorite color. Light powder blue with medium blue trim with all accessories and a combination rug and floor tool to boot one day at a habitat for humanity store for a whopping $22. I bought it and have since found out that it had been serviced by Aerus a few times, had a new hose purchased at one point as well. Everything matches despite some replaced parts per Aerus and it seems to have been a well maintained machine and the previous user almost never used the power nozzle as it has virtually no signs of use or wear…probably had hardwoods as the single sided floor brush shows the most wear of anything. It came with 47 genuine bags and based on the maintenance history the previous owner likely used only genuine bags. Hence my desire to get a more modern version is fulfilled.
Now, wirh that in mind…and my constant debate over whether I like the traditional wand system or the plastic wand system, I can make the Lux Legacy work with the traditional wand system and tools if Inlike simply by purchasing a Lux Classic hose. It will work with it just fine and then all my traditional 1 1/4 attachments will be usable.
You could see if the salesperson would sell you a Legacy with the classic hose and tools if you want the automatic control and the easier drop in onboard tool storage but still have the original wand and attachment system. If you get the right salesperson and they want a sale…they’ll likely sun out the parts you want so you are happy. After all, they could sell the opposing combination as an upgraded classic to someone at some point. I know the salesman who sold my Mom her model L back in the 70s said he would sell anyone whatever combination they wanted because he wanted his customers to be happy with the product and their budget…he was smart…those customers loved him and he became well known and loved in the entire county for his remarkable customer service. Unfortunately, he has passed away.
Jon
