After a recent unfortunate experience with a B&Q Performance Pro
circular saw, I'm in need of a replacement. It'll mostly be used for
typical home stuff - ripping sheets of plywood, chipboard, MDF,
occasional lengths of 2x4 etc. but I'd like something that handles
well and provides an accurate cut.

I don't want to pay the earth and buy something so over-the-top that
it would be like driving a Ferrari to Tescos every day to pick up the
shopping, but by the same token I don't want to get something too
cheap and nasty (like the B&Q crap that managed to die after about 18
months of occasional light use), and I've settled on a budget of
(approx) £100 inc delivery

I seem to be favouring the Makita 5704RK which I've managed to find
on-line for just under £84 inc delivery (or the 5703RK if I can find
it within budget), but thought that I'd just ask if there is any
reason to avoid these models or if there's something better out there
that I'm missing.

All advice gratefully received.

Perry