I pulled the trigger on a classic, should take delivery in the next 2 weeks. I did a lot of research on the model and decided to go with it for several reasons.
1. The discounts on the classic were the largest
2. The aluminum is the same thickness as the 165 competitor
3. Internal gas tank. Lower models don’t have one. A 40-50 hp will go through 6 gal of gas in no time.
4. Classics come with a free dowco cover.
Hope this helps with whatever decision you make, we all have different needs. Good luck