I must be as much of a dinosaur as the rest of you! I love my good (15+ yr) old mechanical Maytag! I have many laundry issues but I think they are water-related vs machine-related. This whole thread is very interesting as I'll have to replace my beloved, 18 yr old Tahoe in the relatively near future as well. I do not want a car that drives for me; stops for me; talks to me; etc. I am terrified of what I'm going to have to re-learn. Anti-lock brakes were the 'latest & greatest' when I bought that car! I'm in big trouble. Not looking forward to the day the washer bites the dust either!