Kirby Ultimate G Bagged Upright Vacuum

Pros: Very sturdy, easy to maneuver, cleans great, modern style, Hepa filter
Cons: All the attachments and finding storage space for them.

This is not my first KIRBY vacuum cleaner, and while I swore I’d never own another one, I do. I purchased my first KIRBY back in the late 1970’s from a door-to-door salesman and initially loved the great performance I received. That ...

Pros: Works awesome!
Cons: Price, a little bulky and hard to manage, bags not cheap.

My husband and I bought this vacuum about a year ago. We were having trouble finding a regular store-bought (Hoover, etc.) that actually worked to pick up hair. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats and the other vacuums just didn't do the job. I spent more time ...

Pros: Cleans wonderful, easy to use, lasts a lifetime, wonderful features.
Cons: High price. Sales tactics are scary.

I will say that the kirby is an awesome vacuum. I had first encountered the Kirby years ago when I was a child. I just recently encountered the machine again and there are great improvements but it is still the classic vacuum. The sales tactics were ...

Pros: Really good for deep cleaning, great attachments
Cons: Quite heavy, price was higher than I like

When the salesman came to our house to sell the Kirby Vacuum to my parents, I sat and watched. I was really involved in the selling because the vacuum looked good even to a teenager. I'm the main cleaner in my house, so I actually had a big part in ...

Pros: durable
Cons: overbearing sales, heavy, expensive

I was just introduced to the Kirby vacuum a few days ago by my cousin who is a brand new Kirby salesman. He was in need of a practice demo and I allowed him to try the Kirby out in our home. I figured it would be nice to see someone besides myself doing ...

Pros: Not much assembly requires, good shop vac.
Cons: Heavy, too many tools, to much work.

We bought a Kirby from these door to door salesman who were selling Kirby's supposedly for a trip to Florida. The rubbed salt into our carpet and ran our vacuum over it 125 times, than used the Kirby over it. It picked up about 3 grains of salt. Pretty ...

Pros: more powerful drive than older models. Cleans Great!
Cons: in some cases, Cost. Not fun to take up and down stairs.

Ok, I'm a sucker for a bargain. I have a three thousand square foot house I rent and it has 90% WHITE carpets. So I need a good vacuum. My wife got me hooked on the Kirby when we met back in 96 and she had a G4 that she admitted to having paid ...

Pros: Versatile. Easy to use. Powerful.
Cons: It costs more. It is heavy.

I actually bought a Kirby Ultimate Diamond, but couldn't find that model vacuum listed on epinions. but from my research I know from the Ultimate on, these models all have about the same features. I did a lot of research before I bought one. I did not ...

Pros: Upright for carpets, canister for bare floors, carpet shampooer, HEPA filter, no-kink hose.
Cons: Price, sensitivity to vacuuming large foreign objects, weight, no on-board attachment storage.

I bought the Kirby Ultimate G from a door-to-door saleswoman a few years ago when it was a new model. I had wanted one for awhile and finally could afford it. It met the vacuuming needs I had: upright format for carpet and ability to vacuum under ...

Pros: Power, Filtration, Great deals, reliabilty and speed selection switch
Cons: not enough accessories and too few dealers in Aust. DOESNT PICK-UP MORE THAN 85% DIRT

UPDATED***UPDATED****UPDATED** *** @ BOTTOM OF THE PAGE I have just purchased a Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Model! This is by far the best Kirby I have seen yet. Accessories: As with all Kirby''s the accessories are plentyful; they include: * ...

Pros: Kirby Diamond Edition is an awesome vacuum to do quite a bit of work.
Cons: Cost $$$$, and tons of attachment you have to purchase.

The Kirby machine is nothing to laugh about when it comes to performance, and nothing short of a financial headache when it comes to purchasing it. The lastest model is the "Diamond Edition", in which its design has been more slimmed, five pounds ...

Pros: Really cleans well, easy to use, great shampoo function, good for allergies,
Cons: pricey, bulky and heavy, shady sales tactics

I have owned this model for about three months--I LOVE it. We have a cat and a dog, and my husband and I both have allergies, so we were in need of a good machine--the Ultimate G does not disappoint. In fact, we had purchased a Dyson (Pet version) the ...

Pros: Well made, versatile, strong suction, and easy to use.
Cons: Heavy machine, expensive but pays for itself over time.

My home has never felt so clean. I have three children (7yrs. 4yrs and a 9 month old) and they can drag in lots of dirt. I do have a rule that no shoes are allowed to be worn in the house but the dirt still gets in. I keep my home immaculate or at ...

Pros: Long lasting, durable, multi-use machine
Cons: Heavy, and can be difficult to get service.

I started working for a local Kirby distributor in 1994. I still work for the same distributor part time in the office. Over the last ten years, I've heard a great deal of stories about how much people love their Kirbys. I've also handled my share of ...

Pros: Shampoo and vacuum all in one. Very convenient, sturdy, plus a lifetime guarantee.
Cons: Very expensive. Hard sales if you get the door-to-door guys.

The Kirby salespeople came over last night. I need to put up a "no soliciting" sign because I'm a sucker and have a hard time saying no, but anyway. At least I got a free Thanksgiving turkey out of all this. The salespeople do know what they're doing. ...