About half a year ago we bought a Maytag MVWB766FW (high efficiency top loader) to replace our 25 yr old Maytag that finally gave out on us. Has been great so far. The 5 yr parts and labor warranty was what won us over and having had good experience with Maytag in the past. Didn't want to get a Maytag at first (still bitter about what they did to some people I know in Newton) but after looking at Consumer Reports, talking with friends & family, and with what was offered locally, we determined it was the best option for us.
There are still some water puddles inside after a load is done so we leave the lid open to dry it out and stave off mold. Fortunately it has a soft close lid so my worry about the lid being slammed down and breaking is reduced.
We just had a horrible experience with Maytag and will never buy another appliance from them. Bought a very expensive washing machine and it quit in month 13 (not sure how you got a five year warranty but ours was only a year). To their credit, and our pleasant surprise, they honored the warranty and sent out their contracted service company. After four visits (with a vacation day required for each), three months, and probably six hours on the phone with the Maytag, they sent out a different service company and we are still waiting for results, hope to have resolution today. What really pisses me off with them is that they wasted more of my time than the machine is even worth and they still refused to just replace the damn thing even though they are spending more on replacement parts and paying the service company (motor, whatever the spinning thing is called, and something else went out) than a new machine would have cost them.
Long story short, I would have been better off throwing the thing away on the day it quit and buying a new machine (non Maytag of course). Basically it is a disposable product, don't expect it to last any significant amount of time beyond it's warranty. Too bad, they used to be such a good company.