and it is a nice running little saw that is 20+ years old and runs great.
To me, there are pros and cons to all the options. It just depends on your own situation.
1. Buy the new cheapo saw, you could buy 2 or 3 for the price of a similar good brand saw...but they usually don't last. Your maintenance, mix/oil quality is important to get any longevity - they can't take abuse.
2. Buy the new good saw. More $,
should last but still might not.
3. Good brand used. Normally saws that "run great" don't get sold, but sometimes you do get lucky. If you are good at fixing saws, this is the way to go obviously.
I usually choose no.2, but might go no.1 on a cheapo that will be used by a helper occasionally. Then if they trash it, no big deal.