I have had two top of the line Rowenta's both died the same way ... just kept getting hotter and hotter and hotter , melted the thread and scorced the fabric. Never again. I loved all the steam but not worth the price . Two Rownenta's in five years was enough for me.
I think they are not what they once were.
I can recommend that you do not get a teflon coated plate. They just do not clean up well if you get some fusible or starch build up. Look for a good Stainless Steel sole plate.