Pros: Retro style, durable, seemingly indestructible, attachments galore, easy to use, easy to move, IT SUCKS
Cons: ??????????????????? Still trying to find one...............
The Bottom Line: RESEARCH THEM, BUY ONE, USE IT, ENJOY! This has been the best cleaning, most durable vacuum I've ever owned. It's easy (JUST READ THE MANUAL), I love using it!
epinionatedwon's Full Review: Kirby G5 Bagged Upright Vacuum
I, like many who read this, have had one of the Kirby salesmen enter my home. I already know most vacuums can go over the floor again and again usually removing something that was missed prior. Also, MOST of the attachments would be comparable on any vacuum. Further, the price tag is daunting to say the least, generally starting at ~$2000.00 at the beginning of the pitch then dropping to somewhere around $700.00 by the end of the demo (by the way, I didn't buy it for either price).
However, most of your standard vacuums TRULY are not made as well as this one. Sure the Kirbys weigh quite a bit more than a standard machine, and I've read reviews of those who complain about the weight when pushing them around the home, but the Kirby isn't your run of the mill piece of plastic junk that tends to choke on a paper clip or penny. To them I say... READ THE MANUAL! They have a nifty "drive" option that makes the Kirby a breeze to move about the house. The height adjustment is a breeze as well (from carpet to hardwood and back), no need to put your glasses, bend down and try to read and move some junky know you can barely grab. Just push the toe lever and listen.
This has been the best vacuum I've ever owned! The attachments change with ease. The cord is longer than heck. With my old vacuum, I had to plug in about 7 different places to get around the house, now only 3! The shampoo system is separate (and works wonders by the way) so I don't have to worry about it accidentally being on when I don't want it to be, or having to figure out how to empty it while it's connected to the unit (it disengages in 3 EASY steps!
From what I've found, upgrade parts (from G6 or Ultimate G) like the impeller, super filter bags, etc. will fit the G5 as well. I don't know about G4 and below, but have been told that the only real differences are that the G5 had a transmission upgrade from its predecessors and beyond that, the bags and trim are different colors each generation.
AS FAR AS THE PRICE... Do a little research and search the internet. E-Bay has them listed frequently, I found mine on craigslist.org for... are you ready...
$75.00!!!
YES!!! $75.00 Barely used, all the attachments, works perfect! The bag had never been changed and I think the owner thought he was pawning something off. I READ THE MANUAL, changed the bag, and started cleaning. As a matter of fact, I enjoy using it so much that I do all the vacuuming now (I won't let my wife use it). This is how every machine should be built and perform!
RESEARCH THEM, BUY ONE, USE IT, AND ENJOY! Not many things are built or perform like a Kirby anymore.
HOW DOES THIS THING WORK?? This instruction manual ON VHS will take all the guesswork out of learning to use your Kirby home care system!! It offers G...More at eBay
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