Although I'll probably buy a Stihl or a Husky when I move to the farm full time, the Poulan is fine for now thanks. It runs. It makes trees go from a vertical to a horizontal configuration and it makes big logs into little logs. The problem right now is chain maintenance. A full replacement is not envisioned at this time.
BTW: I'd not thought of Hi-Test gas. That's a good trick.
No need to buy a new saw if the one you have runs when you want it to.
Running a sharp chain and properly sharpening a chain is the key. For dropping the occasional tree, limbing and bucking any old saw will do so long as it runs and has a sharp chain.
Also look up on bar maintenance. If the slot in your bar is wallowed it, it's time to get a new bar. And back to the properly sharpened chain, it'll run straight and lead to long bar life.
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