Front loading washer

[WanderALot]

Our top-loading washer has been leaving clothes still wet after the wash cycle. It's a 8 year old bottom-of-the-line Maytag. Since we recently had a baby, the amount of laundry we need to do has gone up astronomically. So, instead of fixing the washer (or just dealing with), I'm thinking we should upgrade to a front-loader for all of its benefits. Our dryer is working fine and we have no great desire to make sure they match.

Now, there seem to be bunch of very expensive $1000+ front loaders. There's a Kenmore for about $600 that looks like a good value.

Any recommendations for cheaper front loaders?

Thanks.