If you don't want to wait for old wallet to sync (takes a while) then you can simply save your old "wallet.dat" and replace this file in your new wallet.
I have tried the new wallet but I cant get my wallet.dat to work. I keep getting new empty wallets? The old wallet works but with the old wallet I cant get any confirmations. Any suggestions?
Old wallets still work. I have one myself that I sent 50m NYC with no problem LAST NIGHT. Still syncs, still sees network, still works just fine.
New wallet is simply faster syncing - if it is giving you any problems, then stay with original. Both are working fine.