I asked for this Dyson for a wedding present and was so excited to actually receive it.  I tested out every vacuum in the stores and this seemed to be constructed of the most sturdy materials (others were made of very cheap plastic).  Long story short, although it is sturdy and constructed well, there are many design flaws that make it not worth the cost. 

First, if you live with any females or animals, you know hair (strings, etc.) gets caught underneath the belts and occasionally needs to be cleaned.  Good luck with this model!!  The belt is wound so tightly that it's impossible to get it...