Mackenzie,
Specifically what problems did you have with the General molders?
Like Leo I've used a W&H for 20 years. Primarily for curved work. Straight runs to match the curves. We run longer runs of molding on shapers. The feed speeds are way faster.
My major complaint with the W&H is it took them forever to improve the machine. They were the exact same machine from the 1950's until 2005, when they finally got variable speed drive.
The casting is tiny and could easily be improved.(we have modified ours over the years to have large tables and a few other mods for speed of setup.
Both of the newer versions General & Shopfox look like better machines. They have made improvements. They cost 40% less.
The major concern I have is the same one I have with all import machines. The bearings and motors. The W&H uses super high speed bearings that seem to last forever. Its been a mystery to me why they do last. Imports are known for having bearing problems. Every Import I've owned had bearings replaced after a few years with Japanese or US bearings. The little molder bearing are a bit different than most. It is a known fact that China specifically cannot make high quality ball bearings.
You've got a 2hp import motor(read the Powermatic thread a week ago). You've also got a 1/8 hp DC variable speed motor. Obvious concerns about that one, because its rare.
In summary, until somebody else(with a name and phone number) runs a ShopFox or General for 5 years without having to service either of the motors or bearings. Stay away.
If you don't have the coin, try to find a used W&H. You will get some knives and a machine that will last more or less forever.