My faveourite Turbopower 1 style was the Total System versions, they just look so cool with the hose draped over the side and the tools made the machine look more stylish and complete if you ask me. I disagree that they looked like an after thought, they did a good job at making them look like they were supposed to be there.
I love the Turbopower 2's even though the performance on them is very average compared to Turbopower 1 I find them more pleasant to listen too, nicer to use and better built.
I prefer the Turbolite and any of the other American Elites over the Turbopower 1's. The performance of an Elite is almost identical to a Turbopower 1 but since the Elites are more sturdy, stylish, (in my opinion) easier to use, service and are much taller I kind of like them better.
To be honest I have no idea why there is yet ANOTHER thread reviewing these same issues about cleaners that have not been on sale for over 12 years.
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