Was looking to buy a front loading washing machine and found a couple under $500.00.
Good guys have this one from Bosch which is a 4star energy rating and is for $497.
The other one they have if a samsung one which is only 2.5 star energy rating:
http://m.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/Samsung_7.5kg_Front_Lo…
Bosch one is quiet simple in it looks and Samsung looks a bit modern
There's some variability in reviews here.
http://www.productreview.com.au/p/bosch-maxx-eurowasher-wae2…