When was the time you had a Magnum 4-stroke Gene? Their quality now days are pretty good but I was just checking the prices on a Saito 56 for an upcoming project and it comes down to this.

Magnum 52. $130
Saito 56. $240.
OS 56. $310.

On a budget, it's hard to beat the Magnums. The middle of the road is the Saito and far cheaper than the OS. I guess if I wanted to keep the same engine for 15 years and didn't mind the up front price, the OS might be the first choice, but not mine. I think they are way over priced. Ill be lucky to be alive in 15 years and buy toilet paper one roll at a time. [&:]

I like Saito's if I can spring the extra $110.