On Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:58:38 -0800 (PST), wrote:

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So what chance (commercially) was there for something that could last
(have an extendable MTBF via cheap parts and labour), especially if it
was a bit more expensive (comparatively) in the first place?

It was £800, too much.

I remember there being several models and I don't remember the 'Basic'
machine being *that* much more expensive than any std machine? Can you
remember the brand OOI (I think it was 3 letters)?


So what gets me is that we have so much 'choice', many manufacturers
selling similar spec models at similar prices where I suspect 'most
people' would be happy with just a few models to cater for different
needs.

Or do (more) of what the car and printer manufacturers do and just
change the cosmetics and name but use a fairly common platform (and so
share spares etc (Zannusi / AEG etc)).

dishwashers used to be like that

I can't say I've had that many dealings with DW's to comment. We have
had a couple and I think the first one just rusted away (but was still
running etc).


As mentioned elsewhere, I wonder how many of is might buy the cheapest
machine that ticks the basic / minimum boxes and comes at good price
and with a good reputation? How many people buy the most expensive
machines and then use most of the features?


Russian goods are designed more for repairability.

Still?

Perhaps there is a Rigonda washing machine in 1950s colours waiting to be imported.

Fully retro. ;-)

Cheers, T i m