I know only a handful of people who have LG front-load washers and all have been very satisfied with the machines. I had an LG washer that was given to me by a friend who bought it new, the first of the LG models off the boat U.S. back in 2002. He replaced the motor sensor once and when it started to exhibit the same symptoms, just replaced the machine with a new LG.
I removed all the wiring harness connectors from the motor and sensor, cleaned them and never had a bit of trouble again. I fixed some small rust spots around the edge of the dispenser cover on top and used the machine for several months before passing it along to a friend. He used it for six months or so and began having problems with the control board which eventually died completely. I couldn't find the part available anywhere from LG, online, etc. and finally tracked one down on eBay from a pawn shop in Delaware. The machine was literally 10.5 years old and many of the parts had been discontinued. Once it had the new board, it worked as new again with no troubles and I sold it on CL shortly thereafter.
Parts availability should be considered when buying any washer, but expect there to be few to none manufactured for a machine 10+ years old. I would imagine that will apply to most makers from Whirlpool to the foreign brands. The days of keeping a machine running for 20-25 years are coming to a quick end.
While not an LG, I saw a Samsung 9.5 cubic foot dryer in the clearance room the other day at our local store. What a beast! 42" high, 30" wide and 38" deep. It's a monster thing NOT on a pedestal, I can only imagine what it must look like to a small child. The drum is absolutely cavernous - I want one! Lol.
