Product review (5 stars): Love my washer
I have had the Bosch Nexxt 500 Plus washer and dryer for almost three years. We bought the floor model at a discounted price. While it is true that you can not just spin clothes you can use the quick rinse and spin cycle setting.  The only problem I have had with my washer is an infant sock that escaped and clogged my drain.  However, after a quick trip to the internet I was able to remove the drain door, open the drain and pump and retrieve the sock.  Other than this I have had NO problems with my washer.  As long as you don't leave your clothes in there too long and wash it with washing machine cleaner every couple months you should be fine.  I would never go back to my old Whirlpool top loader which was the biggest piece of crap. There is a higher level of maintenance with this washing machine than an old top loader but that is to be said of any front loading machine.  They are just different.