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Originally Posted by Bloodninja
I really don't have a lot of time to tinker around with anything extra at this time. I want something I can buy and use and, other than regular maintenance, require no additional attention for a while.
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Do not count on that philosophy.
The newer the machine, the more complicated with more doodads that will go wrong.
Just like the newest motor vehicles.
The manufacturers do not follow the K.I.S.S. mantra.
MSRP is merely a price point on paper. Bump the MSRP by 22% but sell for 5% less than last years MSRP and the buyer is all giddy with the "bargain".
There are some that pay MSRP, but what, maybe 1 out of 20 customers?
Welcome to this forum but keep in mind the vast majority of us are owners of what are now considered "vintage" machines.
When a muffler for one of our 1980 something CC sells for $500 on ebay, maybe the MSRP's of new ones ain't so bad after all.
