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  1. #1
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    Any ideas for a good vacuum cleaner ?

    I'm looking to buy a portable vacuum cleaner that you could plug into the 12v outlet.

    A quick search on Amazon returned this:

    https://www.amazon.com/Cleaner-Hiker...leaner+car+12v

    Do you use a similar one ? How do you like it ?

    Thanks.
    2005 IR / black / 6MT
    157,000 miles

  2. #2

    Any ideas for a good vacuum cleaner ?

    Hello from Houston. Hope the weather in Austin is better than down here: HOT!!!!!!!!

    I purchase this one on Amazon: BLACK+DECKER purchase (4.1 out of 5 stars 61 Reviews)
    Black & Decker HFVB320J27 Eggplant Lithium Flex 2 Ah Hand Vacuum.

    Works great and thus the better half re-assigned it for home use only. Kidding aside, it works great but the only thing i do not like about this model is the size. It's definitely bulky. So I am also in the market for one. The model you are looking at gets good reviews and it's more compact. I may buy one too. Good luck!


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  3. #3
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    Not lighter-plug compatible but very satisfactory. Powerful. The swivel and extending tip give a lot of flexibility. No cord to get in my way and it works all over the house.
    2006 6MT Coupe, Alpine White • Premium, Cold Weather and Xenon packages
    MFactory 3.38 LSD • 27mm M3 bar • ECS strut brace • Koni FSD's


    Other tweaks: see my profile




  4. #4
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    MetroVac makes some nice units, including vacuum + blower: https://metrovacworld.com/catalog/Auto
    2006 330ci ZHP - Silbergrau Metallic / Stoff Laser/Anthrazit / Alu Black Cube trim / Adaptive Xenon headlights / HK hi-fi system / heated front seats

  5. #5
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    I've got the 5 gallon ShopVac from Home Depot. Works very well.

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    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  6. #6
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    I have the Metro Vac-n-Blo. That thing is powerful. Expensive though. it does get hot if you run it for awhile as well.

  7. #7
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    Update: I bought the $ 28 vac from Amazon, post #1. It does a very good job, the noise is reasonable, the cord is long enough, and the quality is good. The vendor has 2 recommendations : don't use it more than 20 min at once and keep the car running while using it. In addition, I turn the AC off.

    In summary: I'm happy and I recommend it.
    2005 IR / black / 6MT
    157,000 miles

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