The dealer has his head on straight, he said he didn't want any surprises. He knows I've only used Stihl for a long time. I never thought he was crazy, I have a friend who started buying Echo several years ago and he never stopped. I've only heard good from him and it seemed like I was hearing the opposite from certain people on this forum. I had to go with my buddy, he's a bit of a rain man. I am willing to bet that he never told a lie in his life. He and my friend the dealer steered me towards Echo and although I have only had a CS-590 for a little over a year, I respect it. I dragged it all over the woods last winter, it lived lying in the melting snow. For about two months last January to March, it seemed like I removed snow for two to three days a week and cut standing dead trees the rest of the time because it was so cold that the firewood was being depleted at an alarming rate. I'm demanding and I always work hard and so does my saw. I also always care well for my equipment and nothing gets put off or overlooked. Maintenance is key to longevity and I'm a retired aircraft mechanic among other things and I love to tinker. Time will tell about the saws. The dealer however, is a good guy in my book. He's a straight shooter and definitely an expert. He has a way of keeping everyone satisfied and doesn't hesitate to recommend equipment he thinks will work for them. He's been doing it for most of his adult life and has definitely found his calling. Like I said, he's never steered me wrong.