I Must Be Getting Old Purchases...

2011CrazE89 · 11-11-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 954Stealth

Dyson or Miele? I'm weighing both options. Opinions?

Lol, Same here. I'm having a hard time justifying the purchase of a $400.00 vacuum cleaner. For that kind of money it better provide me with the sucking of all suckings.

Mr Tonka · 11-11-2014, 10:16 PM

I guess i've been old for a while. The highlight of building our house was building the Wolf / Subzero kitchen. The best part was that we got a smoking deal. The my buddy owns Famous Tate here in town. (Largest appliance dealer in town) He put me in touch with the Wolf/Subzero Florida rep who happens to live in Tampa. We hit it off and she asked me to send her a list of the products we wanted for our house. The list we made had 2 Wolf conviction ovens, 6 burner wolf pro gas range top, wolf hood with inline blower, subzero build in fridge and freezer, plus a Bosch dishwasher. The total price of those items at my pals store was upwards of $30k. (about 3x our budget) Next thing i know she's got a PO made up for us, with all those products for a total of...... $14k. At first we were like,

but then we were like,

My buddy who owns the appliance store said that was much lower than model home prices, which are apparently the lowest he's seen. He asked my wife and i what i did to get such a good price, insinuating that i "tickled her fancy". My wife, with a straight face says, "I wouldn't even care, these appliances would be worth it." haha So i guess she is getting old too!

The fridge doesn't do anything special, but with 23 cubic feet it's got plenty of room. I don't know how they do it, but you can put a half cut onion in the produce drawer and it doesn't permeate the rest of the fridge. Love that it runs so quite too.

So yeah, i'm old and know how you're feeling. Hell, i'm still excited about these kitchen appliances!

Mr Tonka · 11-11-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 954Stealth

Dyson or Miele? I'm weighing both options. Opinions?

No experience with Miele.

But that's because i bought a Dyson about 9 years ago. The next week, i bought one for my office. I retired the one from my house to send out with my carpet installers to vacuum after installation. I replaced my home vacuum with a new Dyson.

Never an issue, great suction, and easy to maintain.

grimlock · 11-11-2014, 11:23 PM

Miele is crap - the apartment I am living in right now came with an all built-in Miele kitchen that supposed cost a lot - but guess what, the fridge broke and we have been without a microwave for the past 3years - lol I had a $20 microwave in my dorm room..

kscarrol · 11-12-2014, 07:29 AM

Don't know about other Miele appliances but they make a great vacuum! Had one for years...

MidwestGolfBum · 11-12-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

I guess i've been old for a while. The highlight of building our house was building the Wolf / Subzero kitchen. The best part was that we got a smoking deal. The my buddy owns Famous Tate here in town. (Largest appliance dealer in town) He put me in touch with the Wolf/Subzero Florida rep who happens to live in Tampa. We hit it off and she asked me to send her a list of the products we wanted for our house. The list we made had 2 Wolf conviction ovens, 6 burner wolf pro gas range top, wolf hood with inline blower, subzero build in fridge and freezer, plus a Bosch dishwasher. The total price of those items at my pals store was upwards of $30k. (about 3x our budget) Next thing i know she's got a PO made up for us, with all those products for a total of...... $14k. At first we were like,

but then we were like,

My buddy who owns the appliance store said that was much lower than model home prices, which are apparently the lowest he's seen. He asked my wife and i what i did to get such a good price, insinuating that i "tickled her fancy". My wife, with a straight face says, "I wouldn't even care, these appliances would be worth it." haha So i guess she is getting old too!

The fridge doesn't do anything special, but with 23 cubic feet it's got plenty of room. I don't know how they do it, but you can put a half cut onion in the produce drawer and it doesn't permeate the rest of the fridge. Love that it runs so quite too.

So yeah, i'm old and know how you're feeling. Hell, i'm still excited about these kitchen appliances!

Wolf/Sub is one of my customers and when I did my remodel, I just kindly asked a few of the higher ups what kind of pricing is available. Kind of the same deal as you with a few more goodies. Can't beat having a few connections when it comes to high end appliances!

P1 · 11-12-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 954Stealth

Dyson or Miele? I'm weighing both options. Opinions?

Have had experiences with both. First Dyson broke (the handle did) and the second one has been bullet proof (DC33). The Miele pull-behind has been great also. But I prefer the Dyson.

kevinbahnz · 11-12-2014, 11:21 AM

Nice fridge, I thought about getting the high tech fridges but I just got a side by side kenmore that looks like a wannabe subzero fridge.

upstatedoc · 11-12-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

But I prefer the Dyson.

We've had a dyson for almost 10 years. It's had some tune ups, new belts, some gear, cleanings. Runs great, no moldy smell like you get with other vacs and 2011crazee and still sucks like the day it was new.

954Stealth · 11-12-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

We've had a dyson for almost 10 years. It's had some tune ups, new belts, some gear, cleanings. Runs great, no moldy smell like you get with other vacs and 2011crazee and still sucks like the day it was new.

Some enhancements, clean, runs great, not smelly and great a sucking....sounds like my dream girl

TXSTYLE · 11-12-2014, 01:50 PM

I purchased this Vacuum nearly 2 years ago and honestly... I wish I had found out about it MUCH sooner! It is simply the BEST! The reviews speak for themselves: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Keep in mind, I have severe allergies so having HEPA filtration is a must. Plus it comes with a separate carry unit for stairs, blinds, sofas etc.

kevinbahnz · 11-12-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Here's another recent item that has changed my life LOL. LOVING this thing right here:

I can't even believe how I've made it as a home owner without this bad boy!!! It removes leaves wet or dry, debris and even blow dries my cars effortlessly!
Run do not walk to your nearest Home Depot and grab one.

How many times have you used this. I was in the market for a blower last week but a lot of people I talked to said the battery operated ones don't last long. I bought a backpack husqvarna last week but I haven't taken it out of the box yet.

MidwestGolfBum · 11-12-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

How many times have you used this. I was in the market for a blower last week but a lot of people I talked to said the battery operated ones don't last long. I bought a backpack husqvarna last week but I haven't taken it out of the box yet.

The battery doesn't last all that long, I have one for quick yard cleanups, garage clean outs, and blowing off my car after washes. Keep the Husky, get a cheaper battery one for smaller jobs.

UncleWede · 11-12-2014, 02:31 PM

I finally had to break down and buy some pants, I couldn't find mine.

I have a backpack for a blower, I don't care how strong the battery on one of those other ones might be, having an engine strapped onto my back with the exhaust blowing out the front just can't be beat.

I took a risk on one of the Dyson's a few years back as a Christmas present, since I knew my sister-in-law was getting one as well. Then we got all wooden floors . . .

kevinbahnz · 11-12-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MidwestGolfBum

The battery doesn't last all that long, I have one for quick yard cleanups, garage clean outs, and blowing off my car after washes. Keep the Husky, get a cheaper battery one for smaller jobs.

SLOWER · 11-12-2014, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by XM_Rocks

Don't buy the Samsung.

My in laws just got a Samsung fridge and has had two repairs in the 13 months they have had it.

The second repair was out of warranty and the repair guy was bashing Samsung and was telling them the latest Samsungs are keeping him busy.

We have an Electrolux and it B L O W S. Repaired 3 times in 4 years, including replacing the touch panel/board on the front TWICE. Now the past couple days it's not dispensing water.

Remember how many refrigerators your parents had growing up? ONE from birth to college. Then they got a new one and the old one worked another 8 years in the garage. Thing was a tank. Now they are plastic and computer boards.

SLOWER · 11-12-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 954Stealth

Dyson or Miele? I'm weighing both options. Opinions?

We have the Dyson Animal, the purple one. Thing is amazing. We have an English Bulldog who sheds like you wouldn't believe - so the vacuum gets used a lot. I wash and clean the filters once or twice a year and it really doesn't ever lose suction. I would buy another one if it died tomorrow.

TXSTYLE · 11-12-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

We have an Electrolux and it B L O W S. Repaired 3 times in 4 years, including replacing the touch panel/board on the front TWICE. Now the past couple days it's not dispensing water.

Remember how many refrigerators your parents had growing up? ONE from birth to college. Thing was a tank. Now they are plastic and computer boards.

Agreed!!! My grandmother had hers for at least 17yrs before she sold her home and they kept that fridge in the house with the sale!!

TXSTYLE · 11-12-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

How many times have you used this. I was in the market for a blower last week but a lot of people I talked to said the battery operated ones don't last long. I bought a backpack husqvarna last week but I haven't taken it out of the box yet.

@ 10 times. And i really wish i bought it much sooner! It is foking amazing and plenty of power. Bro you won't be dissapointed. If so they have 30 day return.
As far as operating time no complaints. It handles my front and back yard at atime that's all i need!

kevinbahnz · 11-12-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

@ 10 times. And i really wish i bought it much sooner! It is foking amazing and plenty of power. Bro you won't be dissapointed. If so they have 30 day return.
As far as operating time no complaints. It handles my front and back yard at atime that's all i need!

Thanks, I might get one for the wife to use around the yard.

UncleWede · 11-13-2014, 11:21 AM

^ First world problem

808@702 · 11-13-2014, 03:24 PM

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11-11-2014, 10:16 PM	#24
Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6061 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	I guess i've been old for a while. The highlight of building our house was building the Wolf / Subzero kitchen. The best part was that we got a smoking deal. The my buddy owns Famous Tate here in town. (Largest appliance dealer in town) He put me in touch with the Wolf/Subzero Florida rep who happens to live in Tampa. We hit it off and she asked me to send her a list of the products we wanted for our house. The list we made had 2 Wolf conviction ovens, 6 burner wolf pro gas range top, wolf hood with inline blower, subzero build in fridge and freezer, plus a Bosch dishwasher. The total price of those items at my pals store was upwards of $30k. (about 3x our budget) Next thing i know she's got a PO made up for us, with all those products for a total of...... $14k. At first we were like, but then we were like, My buddy who owns the appliance store said that was much lower than model home prices, which are apparently the lowest he's seen. He asked my wife and i what i did to get such a good price, insinuating that i "tickled her fancy". My wife, with a straight face says, "I wouldn't even care, these appliances would be worth it." haha So i guess she is getting old too! The fridge doesn't do anything special, but with 23 cubic feet it's got plenty of room. I don't know how they do it, but you can put a half cut onion in the produce drawer and it doesn't permeate the rest of the fridge. Love that it runs so quite too. So yeah, i'm old and know how you're feeling. Hell, i'm still excited about these kitchen appliances! __________________ "There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
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grimlock Colonel 723 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: F10 N52B30@255PS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Miele is crap - the apartment I am living in right now came with an all built-in Miele kitchen that supposed cost a lot - but guess what, the fridge broke and we have been without a microwave for the past 3years - lol I had a $20 microwave in my dorm room..
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kscarrol Brigadier General 9608 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Don't know about other Miele appliances but they make a great vacuum! Had one for years... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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kevinbahnz Captain 159 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC iTrader: (1)	Nice fridge, I thought about getting the high tech fridges but I just got a side by side kenmore that looks like a wannabe subzero fridge. __________________
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 15019 Rep 4,918 Posts Drives: M8 Gran Coupe Comp & X5M Comp Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	I purchased this Vacuum nearly 2 years ago and honestly... I wish I had found out about it MUCH sooner! It is simply the BEST! The reviews speak for themselves: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Keep in mind, I have severe allergies so having HEPA filtration is a must. Plus it comes with a separate carry unit for stairs, blinds, sofas etc. __________________
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18452 Rep 9,428 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I finally had to break down and buy some pants, I couldn't find mine. I have a backpack for a blower, I don't care how strong the battery on one of those other ones might be, having an engine strapped onto my back with the exhaust blowing out the front just can't be beat. I took a risk on one of the Dyson's a few years back as a Christmas present, since I knew my sister-in-law was getting one as well. Then we got all wooden floors . . .
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