First off, this thing SUCKS (in a good way)! The 5.5 HP motor has insane suction power that handled my garage mess like a champ. Sawdust, wood chips, even wet sludge from my AC drain line - no problem.

The 12-gallon tank is massive and the built-in drain is super convenient for liquid cleanup. I love the tool basket design too - keeps all the attachments organized and ready to go.

BUT...the hose situation is frustrating. It kinks way too easily and has this annoying memory from being coiled in the box. I'm constantly fighting with it instead of cleaning. Seriously considering buying a replacement hose.

Also had a missing caster wheel on arrival (thanks Amazon...) which made it wobble until I paid $11 out of pocket for a replacement. Not cool when you're already spending good money on a 'new' vacuum.

Despite these issues, when it works, it WORKS. The suction power is legit and the blower function comes in handy. Just wish Shop-Vac hadn't cheaped out on the hose quality compared to their older models.