Product review (5 stars): Want a computer, buy a laptop, want a washing machine, buy a SpeedQueen
Having not been in the market for a washing machine for a few years, had NO idea how drastic the HE shift was, until our Maytag started failing after 5 years.  Def. NOT the Maytag of the past.  Started shopping around, and wow, if you don't want HE, computerized controls, loads of lights, you are really out of luck, at least in most of the box stores.  I'm not going to delve into the whole "What's wrong with Consumer Reports these days" argument, but the reviews are out there for the HE washers, and many are not good.  Not sure if the masses really needed HE models, stainless, lights, computers or not, or they were TOLD they needed it.  Either way, just couldn't move into saving the planet with my washing machine choice, if it wasn't going to WASH the clothes (or last).  I read countless reviews where they had to CLEAN the washing machines ???  Just don't know what to say about that, but something just doesn't sound right with that.  Stumbled across the SpeedQueen line, and the reviews were all what I have read here.  Minor complaints, but overall, far superior to front loads, and HE models.  Chose the 432, and it is everything the reviews said it was.  A bit heavier than normal washers, great build quality, a few knobs, extra rinse (on this model), and it is very fast.  Had to get help moving it in due to the weight, and paid CLOSE attention to the instructions stating the (bottom of washer) plug, and (top of washer) insert needed to stay in place until the unit was ready to be used, AND, to add some water to the machine before running it (only on a new unit, never needs to be done again) which primes the pump seal.

Clothes are VERY clean, not torn or damaged in any way.  The hot water is just that, HOT water, extra rinse, 710 rpm spins leave the clothes very dry upon completion, and easy to read/use controls.  What else do you need ??  I can't think of it.  Upon setting it up, we started it's first load to test, and moved the old Maytag up, and outside to the curb.  By the time we went back the SQ had already finished.  Beyond impressed.  Now the dilemma is, since the washer is this good, I wonder how much better the DRYER is than the old one we have now.

Can't recommend it enough, and the positive reviews are dead on accurate.  I had asked the salesman about an extended warranty and he asked, "Why, it's got a 3 year parts and labor from the manufacturer, but if you really want one.....".  I chose not to.  RUN don't walk to get any one of these 3 top loading models, and pass it on.