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Trebor


Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Points: 321

New Miele S2 Canisters
Original Message   Oct 26, 2009 9:25 pm
I test drove the new Mieles today.

They are very lightweight, but have a 7yr warranty on the plastic housing as well as the Vortex motor. The come with the 217 power nozzle. No upgrade to the 236, you simply buy it in addition if you want it. The telescoping wand is a bit thicker, I presume to accomodate the thicker handle grip. Small tools mount at the machine end of the hose, and it has a pigtail connect. 100% made in Germany, The 514, the Cat and Dog and the 251 are being retired, as I presume the Natural is since it is the same body style as the 251. Quiet, powerful, manueverable, lightweight. With HEPA filter and twister neck floor brush $599.00 and bright red!  Who could ask for anything more?  The Panasonic looking uprights are being retired also. Miele will be streamlined to 5 body styles, S7, S5, S4, S3, and the Universal stick uprights, unless they add something else.

I like it very much. All the basic power and solid engineering with no fancy electronics. It is nimble, as one would expect. The power is so strong it must be dialed back on anything but the thickest carpet, or the nozzle is simply too tiring to push.  A definite winner, and at a very reasonable cost for the quality and durabilty

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CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #1   Oct 27, 2009 8:36 am
Hello Trebor:

That probably explains the rumor that the MIELE uprights would be discontinued.  The pano, old uprights.

Carmine D.

vacmanuk


Location: Scotland UK
Joined: May 31, 2009
Points: 1162

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #2   Oct 27, 2009 2:52 pm
Lordy have you guys only just got this model? I bought one several months ago. I dont like it and I'll tell you why. It comes with the basic super air clean filter and tiny amount of cord. Uses the S5 bigger dust bag though. They are also mega cheap here in the UK and although lighter than the Miele S4, they are slightly wider and bigger to store. Good for people looking to save on bags though I'm sure. I'd just save up and get the S5 cylinder if I needed the bigger 4.5 litre bag.
retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #3   Oct 27, 2009 5:09 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Hello Trebor:

That probably explains the rumor that the MIELE uprights would be discontinued.  The pano, old uprights.

Carmine D.


HI CARMINE

so what model pana uprights have miele used ?.....i thought sebo did but wasnt aware miele also.

turtle1

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #4   Oct 27, 2009 6:36 pm
Hello turtle1:

Panosonic made the MIELE uprights for many years to accomodate MIELE customers who wanted uprights and not canns.

Carmine D.

Trebor


Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Points: 321

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #5   Oct 27, 2009 11:00 pm
I think the cord is the same length as the S4 and S5. The S2 provides an alternative for people who would stretch their
budget another hundred or so, but would not go another 300 or more to buy a Miele. The chili red one does come with
a hepa filter as standard.
RAD1


Joined: Dec 6, 2008
Points: 17

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #6   Oct 28, 2009 1:26 pm
Also, you can get a Miele S2 Delphi model for $499 - comes with a power nozzle (no floor brush or HEPA as standard)... Still a great price point. OR,  you can now even get the basic S2 model with standard floor tool for $299.
Smart move by Miele to release these...
vacmanuk


Location: Scotland UK
Joined: May 31, 2009
Points: 1162

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #7   Oct 28, 2009 2:32 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Hello turtle1:</p><p>Panosonic made the MIELE uprights for many years to accomodate MIELE customers who wanted uprights and not canns.</p><p>Carmine D.

Panasonic made their own Powerhouse uprights and Miele paid Panasonic for the design. The uprights were only sold in the U.S The UK still gets the basic uprights seen here:

http://media.panasonic.eu/images/mc-e3002wp47-im04WebA1001001A07L20B12228A12346.jpg
Trebor


Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Points: 321

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #8   Nov 11, 2009 2:55 pm
I heard today that Miele is going to discontinue the S4 series in favor of the S2, which weigh the same, but offer the option of a P/N.  Anyone know anything about this?
Lucky1


Joined: Jan 2, 2008
Points: 271

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #9   Nov 11, 2009 3:10 pm
Trebor wrote:
I heard today that Miele is going to discontinue the S4 series in favor of the S2, which weigh the same, but offer the option of a P/N.  Anyone know anything about this?

Don't have any info but IMHO the S4 is a much better constructed machine with the added addition of a sealed system. Actually the 200 series seems to be a better made machine but both the S4 vand the 200 lack the versatility that S2 offers. Makes the need for a little extra thought when recommending which vacuum for a customer
Lucky1


Joined: Jan 2, 2008
Points: 271

Re: New Miele S2 Canisters
Reply #10   Nov 11, 2009 3:13 pm
Trebor wrote:
With HEPA filter and twister neck floor brush $599.00 and bright red! 

My Titans did not come with the Twister Floor Brush...
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