Speed Queens are great at destroying your clothing and being very expensive in the process you mean.
Please don’t buy a top loader for the love of your clothing.
I have either the AWNE92SP113TW01 or AWNE82SP113TW01 top load washer for about 7 years, and haven't had any issues with damaged clothing. Once a drawstring from a hoodie got tangled at the bottom of the rotating agitator, but thats it. what problems have you had?
I also don't recall it being very expensive. Maybe $900.
agitators cause pilling, fading, etc. general wear and tear on your clothing that front load washers don't cause