I see way too many posts on here about how dyson has gone downhill, newer vacuums are failing or breaking after limited use, customer service is terrible.

But the V8 I thought was tried and true, is this still true?

I want to buy a dyson that will last me for years with no worries that it could break and be out $400.

Which model should I get if I want the least amount of worry and know it will be performing for years?

UPDATE:

I went with LG Cordzero with the charging stand and extra battery as it was on sale for $400 and I am loving it!

After just using my Dyson stick V8 for the zillionth time, I just have to rave. I'm not sure when I bought it and I'm not sure what I paid, but it is by far the best all-around vacuum I've ever had. The light weight, the ability to switch easily between regular and max. suction speeds, and the flexibility of the head and the various attachments make it very versatile. I use it on wood floors, rugs, and wall-to-wall carpet. The only thing I've ever had to replace are filters. The on-line videos about how to clean the various areas of the vacuum that get clogged up with fine dust are incredibly helpful. With that help, I've been able to keep the vacuum working well for years. I've never posted a Yelp review before and I can hardly believe that I'm doing it because I'm in love with a vacuum cleaner, but there it is. Hopefully, the newer models are as good as this one.

I should preface this with that fact I absolutely hate vacuuming in my house currently. We have multiple sets of stairs with low pile carpeting, too many pieces of furniture to work around, half the house is tiled, and our outlets are ill-placed.

I grew up using a filter queen from the 60's, which was well made but absolutely traumatized me with the abuse the canister did to my heels and the weightlifting needed to carry it up and down stairs constantly (my grandmother and mother were frugal and big fans of filter queens. We finally just got rid of the 8 my grandmother had hoarded in her basement). Every other vacuum we've had was from a garage sale and never worked very well.

I've been looking at the Dyson V8 ever since I used one at a nannying gig over the summer and loved it. It was so easy to pull out for a quick vacuuming, was easily maneuverable, cordless (LOVED), and I didn't have to drag around a canister. I know the battery life isn't great on the V8, but I don't mind splitting up vacuuming days for different rooms. My aunt also let me register her old Dyson for the 20% discount I'm hoping to apply.

Mostly, I'm concerned it's going to give up on me in only a few years as some people have mentioned in comments on other posts. Is that unusual, or pretty standard for their vacuums? Can it really not live up to being a main vacuum? Is there even another cordless I could get at that price that would??I don't want to waste the money on something that won't work well after a year or completely give up on me in 3.

Edit: Cannot apply the 20% off discount to sale items ;___;