If Miele were a car – what would it be…

Ask the residents of scoobynet.com – and the conclusions are rather flattering, prompted perhaps by hodgy0_2’s assertion that “surely everyone knows Miele make the best washing machines — just look at the drum inside — all metal”.

“Yes, but a Miele is on par with a BMW M5” says Ali-B, only to be ‘corrected’ by the originator hodgy0_2 who states “not quite, imo, Miele is akin to what Merc were in the 80’s and 90’s built by engineers not by accountants”. Of course, these comparisons aren’t for everyone, but while Matteeboy says “Men arguing about washing machine brands - whatever next?!”, J4CKO couldn’t disagree more – “We bought a Miele as I [didn’t] want the doom and gloom from the missus when the washer broke down again, £700 plus quid and a ten year warranty, so £70 a year for me not to have to think about it”.

A good point well made sir! Join the conversation here.

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If you’ve ever wanted to see how a Miele is built and tested while listening to a bit of synth-sprinkled rock then look no further than these two production videos…

Mumsnet.com recommend Miele again

Mumsnet.com are on the lookout for Miele recommendations again – and in less than 24 hours, 16 replies have flooded in, many of which suggest that Miele should certainly be considered. “We have one of the Miele ones that they make exclusively for John Lewis - it came with a 10 year warranty and it’s fab. Brilliant soak and hand wash options” says wilbur, while redclover79 confirms they’ve “decided to go with a Miele”.

After terrible troubles with another brand – MrsKitty suggests “Miele is the way to go - Yes, they’re expensive but they will last for 20+ years” and while sammysamsam wasn’t too keen on the price, he still “second[s] Miele. Too pricey, but great results”. Qally can only agree further “Agree with ABetaDad. Miele are the only brand that aren’t designed to die just out of guarantee”. Go and have your say over here.

Time to buy a new washing machine - is a Miele the one?

Bad news for CCstar on moneysavingexpert.com as his son wants his washing machine back – leaving the confused forum poster asking all at MSE exactly which models they recommend. Predictably advice is not hard to find either – as 21 replies (and counting) have already been proffered.

Cattie steps in to say that “Miele appliances are said to last 20+yrs, so worth considering if you are looking for long lasting appliances”, while mikeandrach believes “Miele are superb” with the caveat that they don’t have the ‘biggest drums’.  

Last line has to go to CKdesigner though – who clearly knows what he likes, “they [Miele] last 20 years, they wash better than any other washing machine, they are quieter, and more economical. These are indisputable facts. Miele build products without compromise. Something you cannot say about any other manufacturer.”

Have your say over here.

Miele vacuums for under £100 on Overclockers?

There has been plenty of discussion around vacuum cleaners on Overclockers forum over the last few days, and Miele has picked up a number of recommendations to DantheMan’s request for a bagless vacuum under £100. Sherpa suggests “A bit above your budget is the Miele S4211, again bagged but a great machine and Miele quality” – while Angilion warns Dan of his request for bagless models in general, suggesting “You have fuss with filters instead”.

BigT meanwhile is strident in his support for Miele as a brand saying “Miele S380 can be had for £100. I don’t know that much about that specific model but the Miele I have is infinitely better as a vacuum cleaner than any of the [other brands]”. Arknor meanwhile suggests “getting a Miele cat and dog [vacuum] like [his] parents have”. Go and have your say over here, or let us know what you think below.