Product review (5 stars): 5 months in, happy with purchase
I have had this machine for 5 months now.  I purchased this brand/model because, like many people, I recall my grandparents having a washing machine for 30 years.  My last two machines lasted 6-10 years each.  Admittedly, they both cost less than this one - I paid $900 for this and around $600 for each of the last two.  But, for me, it's worth the extra money to get (hopefully) quite a bit more lifespan out of the thing.  So far it has worked perfectly.  (Admittedly, after only 5 months that's to be expected from any washing machine.)

One note:  this machine will not allow water to fill the tub while the door is open.  I don't like that because I put the detergent in the drum first, and I want water to dissolve it before/while I put the clothes in.  There is a simple way to bypass this door lockout - can be found on Youtube and elsewhere online.

Another point:  I never use Eco mode.  Clothes seem to come out cleaner using 'heavy duty' mode.

I spoke with a washing machine repair man who told me that Speed Queen and Fischer&Paykel are the two brands he would recommend at this time.  He has been repairing washing machines for about 40 years.

Only time will tell whether this model lasts me as long as I would like (20+ years would be great).  I will update this review if any problems arise.

A couple notes for other reviewers:
1)  I also had a High Efficiency (Samsung) washer before this one.  Many people complain about the mold/musty smell from front-loading HE washers.  While I too had that problem at first, I realized it was because the drum wasn't drying out when the machine was not in use.  So I began leaving the door cracked open when the machine was not in use.  That allowed the water to evaporate and fixed the mold/musty smell.  (I read this on a forum somewhere...Europeans apparently have been doing this for some time.)

2)  Some complain about the delivery process.  My total purchase price for this model was $899 - which is competitive for this model vs. purchasing at any brick-and-mortar store I looked at, and included free shipping.  Free shipping for a washing machine.  I live in Kansas, and this was sent (by third party seller) from New Jersey.  So yes, it did take something like a month for the machine to arrive at my house, but given I did not pay for shipping such a heavy object 1000 miles, I can't complain at all.