I just purchase the Miele twist and I know how these review be important to I , so I hope that I can help someone esle who be consider the Miele s7 series -lrb- any model -rrb- . I research the motor as I be tell by the salesperson that the `` twist '' have a cheaper motor than the Salsa , etc. . this be not true . they all have the same motor - look at Miele 's website . the $ 100 difference be the filter and headlight . you can purchase the better filter and put it in the twist and have the same machine without the light . I debate on purchase off of the web , so I could save money . in my research I find that Authorized Dealers DO NOT honor the warranty if purchase from the web !!! so buyer beware . upon purchase and give it a test run , when I go to use the hose attachment it come out of the machine before I could even stretch it to full length , which be really not very far , if you like to vac high place - forget it . the hose attachment be much like a dryer vent . bottom line : the Miele twist be very easy to vac with and because it be on a petite side it can get to many little place and the swivel future be wonderful . it vacuum well , however , go over the same area with my old Riccar , I could hear it pick up debris that apparently the Miele miss . I think this machine be good , however , I think there be other that might be better for the price . I rate it a 3 star .