We just buy the cheapest beko going that will do the job required, we've had 2 in 15yrs, the newer one is much better than the older one, most washers now are much better now, gone are mechanical timers think they all have direct drive brushless motors as a minimum.Recon Beko appliances are pretty good, our washer is old and dingy now so looks a bit out of place but it still works well and has done tons of washing. It's not direct drive though and I think that was the initial question.