I am looking on getting a new snowblower. I have a 25 year old Ariens 8 hp blower that I am giving to my son. I am looking at a 6hp for 750.00 from a small independent store or last years 7 hp model for 800.00 from home Depot.

So for 50 more I get one extra horse but lose an independent dealer. If I do have a problem with a home depot machine who fixes it. Do you think that 1 horse really means anything.

Thanks for any info. Ivan