I have had my DC07 for 4 years now. I absolutely loved it at first. Now, 4 years later and no warranty, I am having to replace all of the plastic parts which have become brittle. And the new parts don't fit the vacuum as well, so overall, the thing is starting to fall apart, and they charge a lot for the replacement parts. I am disapointed because for $400 I expected it to last much longer. I have had Kirbys and Tri Stars and Rainbows in the past that lasted 10 years. So, even though it has the greatest suction, or HAD the greatest suction, I would buy a cheaper vacuum next time because I wouldn't expect it to last very long.