To come clean all my saws sit with fuel in them for no the sometimes. I cut more today than 5-8 years ago. But my saw use to be pulled out once a year. Always cranked though. But I do use oil with fuel stabilizer in it and buy the beat fuel that I can.
As for the J-red.. They are normally cheaper around these parts. Not by a lot. But still cheaper.. If you like orange? Buy Husq. If you like red? Buy a J-red. Other than top handle angle? The color is what it comes down to.
I bought a new 2152 and a used 2095...love them both. I have a hard time telling the difference running my orange 371 or my buddy's red 2171...both great saws with a lot of hours on them.