re: Gotta get a new gas blower and weedeater what's the best for the buck

I have a Stihl BG65 blower that I bought new in '98. It has been submerged during hurricanes twice and I had to clean the mud out. The fricker is finally giving out on me. My frustration is overtaking the sentimental value now.

I am dreading buying something new, but will probably go with the same. I only expect something new to last 5 years max