Ralph,
My friend Marcy had this same model until this past spring, when she moved into a condo. She bemoans the fact that she had to leave it behind when she moved. Marcy's machine saw no abuse whatsoever, it was only her, her sister Myrtle, and her other widowed sister, Hertha. Marcy and Myrtle were never married, and Hertha's marriage produced no children. I know it's older than what you are looking for, but you wouldn't be sorry in the least. Fixing the door spring is a piece of cake, and for $35, it's a steal. Go for it!