Zanussi aquacycle 1050 Vs Siemens serie iq 1434

More of a “which to keep” than what to buy but this seemed the most appropriate forum.

Thought the Zanussi had finally died so picked up the second hand Siemens at short notice for £50 (as opportunity presented itself) expecting to have a poke around at Zanussi when I had the time and confirm finally dead. It had refused to advance on 40deg cycle a couple of weeks ago. It filled and water was warm but didn’t start turning drum. Drained fine when I aborted wash. However it seems to be fine again now (!) and has done 2 washes ok.

We’ve had our Zanussi aquacycle 1050 FLS 1183W since 2009 (think it was made in 2000 looking at dates on parts inside) and aside from a new drain pump few years ago and the 95 wash stopping working (just makes buzzing/humming noise and doesn’t fill) which we hardly used anyway it’s given great service.

The Siemens (E-nr WIQ1434GB) came up second hand as working and with 7days to return. It’s also done a couple of washes fine.

Now left wandering which to keep? Just for “standard” family washing use. Reliability and ease of repair are higher up my list than “performance” and noise and energy efficiency. Posh LCD and sensors seem more of a liability on the Siemens than an asset but maybe I’m being too cynical…

Hoping for some clear opinions from wise people on here to steer this decision like:

“That old Zanussi will be good forever, totally bombproof and easy to fix if it does go wrong. That Siemens is a liability loads of bells and whistles you don’t need that just cost a ton to fix if they break”

Or

“Sounds like xyz is about to happen on the Zanussi if it stopped like that, you’ll struggle to get parts for such an old machine now get rid of it and keep the Siemens, even if it goes wrong next week and you end up spending £200 it’ll still be better than getting a new machine for £250”

Guessing it won’t be as clear cut as this but any advice appreciated!

Cheers
Ian