Dan is right, definitely get a timer if you plan to make this a long-term daily driver. I have a backup timer for mine on hand ready to go in whenever my current timer starts to give me a lot of problems.
He is also right in that most of the major parts for these direct drive Whirlpool-built machines are still available. Common wear points for these washers are the rubber drive coupler, neutral drain components inside the transmission, and the spin clutch. All of those show as in stock on many online parts dealers.
Congratulations on your machine, it should serve you well.