While Not an expert....
....but having previously purchased that exact model new, with daily usage of 5-10 extra large loads for 14 years (in home caregiving business and yes I'm a water hog), not realizing at the time it's true value, I replaced it with a DD Kenmore, before my "enlightenment" reading AW. Now I realize that it could have been repaired (transmission began leaking oil, repair tech said it wasn't worth putting the money into it) but now wish I had.
If selected, soak cycle moves directly into the main wash cycle, which was our primary usage due to soiled laundry. Always great results!
Well worth the asking price IMO! An amazing machine!
Best of wishes!
John