DeWalt vs Makita Circular Saw: Which One's Worth the Upgrade?

Alright guys, I'm in the market for a new 7 1/4 circular saw. I've been using a cheapo for years and it's finally dead. I'm torn between the DeWalt DWE575 and the Makita 5007MG. I do a lot of trim work and some framing, and I need something that'll make precise cuts every time. I've heard the Makita has a magnesium shoe that stays flat, but I've also heard DeWalt's dust collection is better. Anyone have experience with both? I'm leaning towards the Makita for the build quality, but I'm open to opinions.

Honestly, you can't go wrong with either, but if you look at price, the DeWalt is usually a bit cheaper and you can find it on sale more often. I'm not a pro, but I've used both at a friend's place. The DeWalt feels solid for the price. I'd say if you're not cutting all day every day, save a few bucks and get the DeWalt. That extra money can go towards a good blade or some clamps.

Team Makita all the way! I've been using Makita saws for 20 years and they just don't die. The 5007MG is a beast - that magnesium base is flat as a pancake and stays true. If you're doing trim work, that's crucial. DeWalt is good, but they've had some issues with blade wobble on some models. Plus Makita's motor is smoother and has less vibration. Trust me, you'll feel the difference on a long cut. Spend the extra dough now, you'll thank me later.

Thanks for the input, guys. Felix, I get the budget angle, but I really need precision - I've had cuts go off by a hair and it drives me crazy. Will, I've heard about the wobble issue, but is it really that common? I've also read that the DeWalt has a better guard for dust, which might matter for my work. But I'm still leaning towards Makita for the build quality. Has anyone actually done a side-by-side comparison on accuracy?

I haven't done a formal test, but I remember when my buddy and I were building a deck, we both had our saws. I was using my DeWalt and he had his Makita. We made a bunch of crosscuts on pressure-treated wood. Both were cutting straight, but his saw did feel a bit more solid and had less vibration. But honestly, the cuts were within 1/32 of each other. So for me, that difference wasn't worth the extra $50-60. But if you're a precision nut like Paul, you might want to feel it in person. Go to a store and see which one feels better in your hand - that's what sold me on the DeWalt, actually.