What is posted here are opinions & experiences. Nobody should get upset at anybody's personal experiences & everyone is entitled to an opinion -- it's all grist for the mill. Personal preferences are also just that -- preferences -- nobody can force any of us to buy something against our will.

Not all machines are equal, either from different manufacturers, or even from the same manufacturer. Same goes for the end-users -- some have the necessary knowledge, patience & affinity for mechanical things to make virtually any motor work acceptably well, while others can't tie their own laces, figuratively speaking. Mix all of that together & the postings here will show good & bad experiences with engines from any manufacurer.

Just don't let brand loyalty get in the way of rational choices. For a while I did exactly that & it led me to trouble. Companies change, technology changes, markets change & experience changes us as well. What is good today can be tomorrows dud & vice-versa. Keep your wits, & don't get personally involved with your own (or someone else's) choices.