Used Husky 435 for $75, or new Echo CS400 for $289?

[motoguy]

I've been planning to pick up a CS400 w/ 14" or 16" bar for a limbing / small saw. There's a used Husky 435 available semi-locally for $75 (asking price). Claims it's in great running shape, needs nothing. I don't know much about the 435. Most of the stuff I'm seeing about it is around 10 years old. Thoughts / comparisons on the two?

 

[dougand3]

Quality - I'd give the edge to Echo. Is it $215 better? Heck no. Parts prices for Echo are ridiculously high. If you know how to wrench a little, get the Husky.

 

[JimBear]

If you are buying used have them remove the muffler & get a look @ the piston to check for scoring. Echos are good saws for the money. I have never spent much time around Huskys so I can’t really help on the comparison.