I've been researching vacuums as I need a half decent replacement priced <$300 and came across the Miele S5211 for $255 at powerbuys.com.au.
RRP is $429: http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/products/floorcare_model…
The Good Guys are selling it at $335: http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/caringbah/Miele_S5211_Family_C…
Highly rated reviews for this model: http://www.productreview.com.au/p/miele-s-5211.html
Edit 1:
The S5211 is available from Billy Guyatts for $261 plus $6.95 shipping to Melbourne which includes replacement bags valued at around $19 (hat tip: mrpotatohead, 1st comment). The shipping at PowerBuys is a flat rate, so anyone far from the eastern states will find it cheaper there than BillyGuyatts (for example, Perth shipping: $37.72). But for most of the population (considering the included bags) BillyGuyatts is likely the better deal.
http://www.billyguyatts.com.au/miele-barrel-vacuum-cleaner-4…
Edit 2:
Cheapest price I've found for Genuine Miele GN bags to suit the s5211 is $17.40 delivered from the UK though eBay. 4 bags with 1 x air cleaner filter and 1 x motor filter: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GEN-MIELE-VACUUM-GN-G-N-TYPE-BAGS…
5x (plus filters) aftermarket Cat and Dog bags that can be used with the s5211 are slightly cheaper: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MIELE-SYNTHETIC-GN-CAT-DOG-VACUUM…
Product Features:
Controls
- Electronic power control via 6-setting rotary dial
- Special sound insulation
- Silence setting
Motor
- Maximum power input 2,200 W, Nominal power input 1,900 W
Filtration and dustbag
- Super Air Clean filter. SF-SAC 30
- Useable dustbag volume: 4.5 L
- Unique HyClean high performance dustbag with automatic dust trap (bag type: G/N)
Manoeuvrability
- 3 point steering with castor wheels
- Operating radius: 10 m
Features
- Height-adjustable stainless steel wand
- Adjustable SBD 285-3 floor head
- Crevice nozzle
- Upholstery nozzle
- Dusting brush
- Integrated storage function for wand on both sides
Ease of use
- Automatic cable re-wind for easy recoil
- Height adjustable stainless steel telescopic wand for the optimum working position
- ParkSystem for hose and wand at rear (no automatic switch-off)
- On-board storage compartment for accessories
Safety
- "Change dustbag" indicator
- All-round bumper strip to protect furniture
Colour
- Capri blue
Billy Guyatts have this model for $261 + $6.95 shipping. Which although slightly more expensive includes a set of replacements bags which usually cost about $19. So as you'll need them anyway at some stage, the Billy Guyatts deal works out to be slightly better value.
http://www.billyguyatts.com.au/miele-barrel-vacuum-cleaner-4…