Originally Posted by waflyboy

I've asked this question on some appliance related forums, but they don't seem to be as well traveled as this one, so here goes:

My parents purchased new washer & dryer recently and gave us their old ones. We've done laundry at their house lately, and from what we can tell the units work great. (They're about 10 years old.)

When we moved the washer, we noticed a little moisture on the floor beneath it. After getting the unit to our home, we called a repair guy in to take a look at it. He estimates about $350 for the repair (a leaking tub seal). Well, I can buy a brand new Whirlpool at Costco for $350, but I've read an awful lot of negative comments on new Whirlpools.

We just need a machine that will last us up to 5 years, until we're ready for a big fancy front loader. So, do I repair a tried and true Maytag which might need more repairs due to it's age, or purchase a brand new Whirlpool for the same price?

Any suggestions?