Saj - seems to be new toy season all round, what with Darren's New Wave, our dryer, and your new Miele!
Mine and mum's so far so good have truly been excellent machines, and have outshone all the other washing machines we've had. Excellent washing, rinsing and spinning results, performed quietly in an extremely high quality unit, in a not so bad cycle time and with a helluva lot of cycle flexibility... definitely makes laundry day even more of a pleasure.
They may be expensive, but they're well worth every penny IMO. Unless your one of those suckers who buys them at Comet or Currys for £1200 LOL.
Welcome to the club!
Jon