My wife's had so many different vauums..
Anyway, bought a very much like-new Kirby G6 at a pawn shop for $225. Has what's called HEPA filters and works great. I will even vacuum now.
So, don't buy a good one, or you'll be caught vacumming.

__________________
Thank You!
Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport