I absolutely detest my front loader. I thought I was going to love it but I was never so wrong! It gets musty and the rubber seal is moldy plus you can't soak anything in it (never occurred to me before I bought it).
I can't wait till mine dies
PS. I'm also not too excited to buy a new washer anytime soon. I hear bad things about most of them. I think they used to make them a lot nicer than they do these days.