dlubin

I was looking at the Simplicity pro models, and really love how solid they feel with their massive handlebars.  Surprised they don't seem to have any kind of differential though...  For what they charge (same or higher than Ariens) why would you pick a Simplicity over an Ariens?  I'm leaning towards Ariens because they have more dealers in my area, and Simplicity seems to only have one -- and it's their first year carrying them.  I love the solid feel of the simplicity, but don't like how it seems like it'd be tough to turn, and the price is pretty high.

Opinions?

My local dealer still has several 11526dle's in stock for $100 or so more than the 926dle ... or 13528dle's for $300 more.  They only have the Tecumseh models because they refuse to carry B&S. 

Is the 11526 worth any more than the 926?

Is the 13hp worth a $300 upgrade?

Are the B&S engines less prone to carb clogging than the Tecumsehs?  That's the only thing I didn't like about my old snow blower, if I wasn't careful about flushing the carb at the end of the season it'd gum up.

I've read all of the threads and am still confused..

Thanks!