I gave the Eureka Altima 12 amps vacuum 2 stars because it lasted me for 4 years. For the first 3 years it did well in my two bedroom condo. This was before I got a cat that sheds. Just recently the vacuum died on me, which is why I am on Amazon looking for another vacuum. If you have minimal use for a vaccum, then it's worth the small price you pay compared to the high priced vaccums. If you have pets, wool rugs, and vacuum at least once a week like myself, this is not the vacuum for you and will crack under the pressure (literally).