How old is the Sub zero? Mine has lasted 30 years with occasional maintenance. I had not heard of an Electrolux refrigerator.

The Sub Zero is 7 years old and this is the other option

I would go for the SZ. Those refrigerators are built to last and can be repaired. You may want to contact your local SZ repair person and ask for an appraisal, like you would before buying a used car, so you know what to expect repair wise with your unit.

Though not quite as impressive as 30 years, like JDS, I’ve had my SZ for a long time (a mere 18 years) and it’s nearly flawless.

A word of caution regarding the garage placement of one of the units: depending on your climate, that could be a not-so-good idea. Take a look at the specs for the unit and make sure your garage is a hospitable environment.

My garage has AC so it is ok it is very hot here so need AC everywhere. My husband had never heard of Sub Zero but I was able to buy the 2 for 500.00 each. My husband thinks they are used and didn’t want them but he is very impressed with the temperature of his beer. I think I will go with the Sub Zero. Thanks everyone

TWO for $500? That’s awesome! If they’re in good shape then that’s the deal of the century. Can we see them?

They still have the cabinet panels so I will have to talk with my cabinet people to get panels for them.

If they look generally in good shaped (as in, nobody obviously abused them) and if you got them for such a cheap price, I think you made the right call. Our Subzero eventually got kicked out at 25 years, and it probably would have limped on for a little longer. It had developed a problem with the condensation collection system, and the service technician unfortunately had no idea how to fix it. This was (very slowly) causing the bottom to get damaged. But at 25 years and very little maintenance in the meantime, I didn't have any regrets. It had had a good run.

If your fridge is only 7 years old, you should get at least another 15 years of use out of them; possibly more. That's more than I would expect you'd get out of the Electrolux. And you'd have to spend an extra ~$3000 for the privilege of buying an inferior product.

I got used SZ - 36” all freezer and all fridge and was looking at the Electrolux and the side kicks too. Sorry, but I’m thrilled with them. 601s and I think they’re about 10 years old. I’ve had them running for a year with absolutely no issues. My food lasts longer in them and that saves me a ton of money. Nothing like them on the market, and no, I don’t have the extra 14k lying around for the pair. I don’t regret this decision one bit.

WOW! That is an amazing deal! I am sure they will be great. I love mine!

I was going to say $500 each is a steal! Good choice. I love mine.

Woah, how on Earth did you find those for $500 each?!?!!! What state are you in? That is an amazing deal, in my area (DC area) those 7-8 yesterday old units would probably be at least $3,000-4,000 bare minimum each. Envious! Great find!

I am in Las Vegas they came out of a hotel Suite I also got 2 Miele ovens for 100.00 each and I don’t think anyone ever cooked in them. They have Miele dishwasher’s too and they are going for about 20.00 each but they are only 18”

Wow! Lucky! Sometimes the contract on those hotels includes disposal, so the contractor would rather sell them than have to haul them to the dump. Everyone wins!

That is awesome!