My american made model quit on us after very little use.  I purchased a new one which had very few options in terms of wash / rinse cycles and didn't even tell you when the load was completed or where you were in the laundry cycle.  Luckily it died within 48 hours and I was able to return it.   This machine fits our space, is quiet, is energy star certified, cleans the laundry as it is supposed to, lets me know how much time the cycle will take and how long it has left in the cycle and has lots of choices in terms of the kinds of fabrics we put init.  For being compact, it holds a surprising amount of laundry.   
It seems well built and is attractive to the eye.  
Really, I'm really happy with it.