Product review (4 stars): So far...so good
We purchased this model of Speed Queen washer from a local dealer, as we believe in supporting our local economy, even though it was a couple of hundred dollars higher than we wanted to spend.  We also based our decision on the recommendation of our appliance repair guy, who told us that he rarely worked on Speed Queens, and that when his family needed a new washer, this brand was what he was going to purchase.  After I read excellent reviews on Amazon for this model, I was convinced.

We have had this washer for just about three months now.  So far, I will tell you that it is doing a good job.  I cannot tell you definitively that it does a better job than my 15 year old Maytag it replaced.  Our clothes are just as clean as with the Maytag. My husband is a little obsessive over our whites, and he is pleased with the brightness he's seen so far in them. It is important for you to know that the Maytag was repaired a few times over the years, which we are hoping that this new Speed Queen will not need to be.  Here are some things I have noticed over the three months with our new washer.
1.  Noise - Our Speed Queen is much louder than our Maytag.  Our laundry room is right off of our kitchen, in which we spend a lot of time.  When the washer is running, it is a must that we close the laundry room door in order to converse or watch the tv.  To those who have stated that their Speed Queen is so quiet compared to their former washers...wow, your old machines must have really been loud.
2.  Spin Cycle - I agree with the comments that laundry is spun out very well.  I hang a lot of laundry outside to dry, and between the stiff spring breezes and how dry the items are to begin with, my laundry time is reduced.
3.  Speed of Cycle - The Name Speed Queen is appropriate, because each load takes about 26-30 minutes to wash from start to finish.  The washer is usually complete before my dryer, but not by a huge amount of time.  Just a few minutes, overall.
4.  Heavy-duty -  This Speed Queen washer has very little plastic on it.  Literally, the only plastic items visible are the control dials and the agitator.  The parts are not digital, so if something does break, the repair cost should be minimal.  Go to the Speed Queen website and watch their videos on construction and testing.  I was very impressed with the quality of both.
Overall, I feel good about our purchase.  Our Maytag lasted fifteen years through four kids' worth of laundry per week, including sports uniforms, and a host of everyday use.  Since we are now empty-nesters, I imagine that this Speed Queen may very well be our last washer, since it is rated to last 25 years.  Give it a try.