I'm the odd one out. I wouldn't be concerned about whether it was a floor model or new in the box, as long as there was no damage to it and it still looked new. After all, even new cars have usually been driven a bit. The warranty would start the day you bought it, not the day it was taken out of the box. I would also have more confidence that the floor model had been tested and was functioning correctly. I would definitely go for the cheaper price, but if the local store would match it - and if they had a good reputation for service - then I would stay local. Of course the local store can't avoid charging the sales tax, and that is a hefty amount, so I would probably be driving. (So happy I live in Oregon - no sales tax!)