Hi Al wanting to write for a while but never did. Abouttwo weeks ago i got my new Kirby newetome any way i have many Kirbys to many to list but really wanted this one I have anoung many the G3,4,5,6,and this one .this Diamond tramision runs VERY,VERY smooth i like it the best of all the G series. Just would like to know how those of you who have the same machine like yours Thanks and sorry for the errors it is late Good nigh all Doug