Well granted mine is a 2000 I went with Yamaha. I found out that is doesn't use a fuel pump like the honda. Used with the stock fuel tank it isn't a big deal but you add an aux tank it is a big PITA vs the honda. Now Im not sure if this matters to you or if it is the same with the 3000 watt gen sets but it may be something to look into. I would like to run another fuel tank with mine but may do something else. I also go a way better deal on the yamaha with the discounts they had over the honda. Close to half the price.