You are in MB forum so obviously you believe in German engineering. Why look elsewhere, get yourself a Miele, they are rated the best, from my personal experience Miele and Panasonic and BOSCH are the best brands you could buy.

http://www.washing-machine-wizard.com/miele-washing-machines.html

http://miele.com/

Check out BOSCH as well

http://www.washing-machine-wizard.com/bosch-washing-machines.html

http://www.boschappliances.com/category525.html

Panasonic doesnt' market their machines in US unfortunately.

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2015 Gurkha with OM616 DI turbo

2014 Rexton W with OM612 VGT