oh, all that being said.. If I was buying new I'd look at some of the LP units now available or one with the honda 4 stroke. I've run both kinds and loved them. I would maybe lean more towards the LP just to get away from small engine's number 1 enemy (the US government and their F#cking corn juice gasoline)
Which brings another point. If you do go with a wet fuel unit (2 stroke or 4 stroke) Then you would be wise to just start off with the ethanol free premium fuel that you can buy in qt cans such as the "tru fuel" offerings.
That way you will have an ice auger that is dependable and problem free for many years.
