Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I'm looking at these two snowblowers from a local dealer:
1. Leftover toro 221q.  2 stroke engine, quick shoot, no electric start.  This is last year's model and goes for $650 + 13% tax.

2. 2012 Toro 621r, 4 stroke engine, no quick shoot, no electric start.  Same as last year's 210 model only with 4 stroke engine.  Price is $569 + 13% tax.

Any advice as to which would be better to go with?   Price wise, the 4 stroke is cheaper.  I'm not sure if the 4 stroke engine issues from the past few years have been resolved.  I'm also not sure if the quick shoot is worth the extra money? 
I looked at the electric start versions but most models are $100-120 more.

Thanks in advance for all of your responses.  Much appreciated.