Laundry mat in college used speed queens. They destroyed a lot of my clothes, so no thanks. My mid range top loading HE washing machine doesn't try to beat eve

Laundry mat in college used speed queens. They destroyed a lot of my clothes, so no thanks. My mid range top loading HE washing machine doesn't try to beat everything I own to death. Not sure what the cost breakdown is there, but I like buying 100 shirts that last 5-8 years. A washing machine that ate them up in half that time would have a rather significant financial impact. Weighing that against the cost of the washing machine itself? Eh, I'd have to think about it some more.