I agree with the statement, you get what you pay for BUT, I have 2 40LA's and 1 46LA. Have had them a couple of years. They seem to be very dependable and I enjoy them. I think they are a great engine to learn on and even when your getting into the hobbie. Lets give OS some credit, yes they do not perform as others in the same class and size of engines. But all in all, it is OS quality and a decent price.