Thanks guys! I really appreciate the welcome.
The ironic thing for me about Maytag is that they were the first machines I bought in my young adult days, 1975. We still had local appliance dealerships then, no big-box stores. The pair that I bought, if memory serves me, was a 406 washer and matching electric HOH dryer in avacado. This dealer also sold Frigidaire, had a poppy red set, and they were side by side in the store. The Maytag won only by a coin toss because I just couldn't decide. They were twenty five yrs old with no repairs, except belts, when the ex moved to Minnesota. Don't know what happened to them after that.
The second set that I bought was in 1999. Had just bought a house and I wanted the Neptunes, which were pretty new at the time. Got into the house and found that the dishwasher, old Caloric built-in, had a hole rusted thru. So had to re-think the budget. Ended up with the Frigidaire front loader and matching dryer, with a lighted stainless drum, and a new Kenmore dishwasher. Sears was in the process of phasing out the Frigidaire and bringing in their version. Got a great deal on all three. The w&d are now in my daughter's house still going strong with no repairs.
So I guess luck and fate were on my side. Must still be some residual since I'm here now.
Bill