I have had my old husky for years. I think I bought it used in 1990. It burned down a couple years ago, and picked up a poulan while waiting for the repair parts. The poulan has been a real workhorse, I just wish I would have bought a little bigger saw and a 24" bar. Both saws are working great, and I plan to keep the husky for another 20 years. Like you said, you just can't beat a solid built saw.