My Samsung Top Loader Washing Machine of 5 years+ reaches end of life...

Bought at around $1299 5 years ago when it is once one of the flagship highest capacity of 16KG Top Loader Washing Machine from Samsung. My typical mindset of a washing machine lifecycle was 10 years. However, I spoke to most washing machine professionals and they all said, normally washing machine hit a 5 years life is great enough. So no choice, have to get the washing machine's doctor down yesterday to check and diagnose.

Indeed the suspension is faulty now and require to change. Cost is around $280+ if I want to repair and parts will take weeks or months to order for replacement. Hence, my decision is not to proceed with the repair and will buy a new one :( Think I learnt that Washing machine doesn't really need to get a very expensive one. Sigh...