I bought a Yamaha efs2000i a few years back. My debate was between Honda and Yamaha, and the plastic cam was something that I was worried about in the Honda. I also like that the Yamaha has a fuel gauge so you can check the fuel level without removing the cap.
I've had great service from my Yamaha, although it has always used oil. More than I think it should, for certain. Oddly, once the exhaust gets carboned up a little bit it stops using oil. It sips fuel when demand is low, and is very quiet. When I use it, I usually start it Friday night and shut it off Sunday afternoon. It runs a radio, computer, and maybe a fan. 24 feet of double-bulb fluorescent lights at night, which works it a little harder.
If I could go back, I'd probably get the Honda. The cams are not a problem, and as someone else mentioned the support network is much larger if you should need it. If budget is an issue, I wouldn't be afraid to look at the Champion inverter model.
I've had great service from my Yamaha, although it has always used oil. More than I think it should, for certain. Oddly, once the exhaust gets carboned up a little bit it stops using oil. It sips fuel when demand is low, and is very quiet. When I use it, I usually start it Friday night and shut it off Sunday afternoon. It runs a radio, computer, and maybe a fan. 24 feet of double-bulb fluorescent lights at night, which works it a little harder.
If I could go back, I'd probably get the Honda. The cams are not a problem, and as someone else mentioned the support network is much larger if you should need it. If budget is an issue, I wouldn't be afraid to look at the Champion inverter model.