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Is this a good buy for a Husky 357?

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  1. buZZsaw BRAD

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    He had a NIB Stihl rear handle MS200 for $400 that i lost out on. Asking $400 for this one. 385544183_1072126863801746_8933468205994100829_n.jpg 385538335_666734475439140_8602777553327920541_n.jpg 385539905_2575356262642893_302345560902607932_n.jpg
     

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    I’d say absolutely if all OEM parts. There’s a clean one near me for $500. I paid $680 in 2010 for mine brandy new. They spin 14k in stock form. The local Husky dealer always told me it was Husqvarna’s high speed limb light saber.

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    If this one was 4, I’d be selling something to come up with the cash.
     
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    Cult following? Is it one of the Huskies most guys want to own? Like a 346?
     
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    Yes. It’s a “factory hot rod”. I think it’s 4.4hp w/ 56.5cc. Compare that to the competitions 56/57 cc.
     
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    I see you own one.
     
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    Since 2010. :yes: Cut a LOT of wood for me. Had it ported by DozerDan Henry in 2015.
     
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    They are nice saws. I have two, a 357 and it’s Jonsered counterpart. They came out with auto-decomp and plastic intake boot clamps that killed a lot of top ends. Make sure it still has an oem top end and upgrades to the steel intake clamp and auto-decomp. If the plastics were minty I’d pay $400 for one with a bad top end and make the needed repairs


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    I wanted one back in the day but gave up. Have him drop the bar & chain? $350. May as well make a counter offer? That bar ain't long for the world I don't think. Get a nice Tsumura and some flippy caps on there for probably $75-80.
     
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    BRAD , just so you know it is illegal to mention Stihl in a Husky thread.
    Check your PM box ; you might get a "reminder"
     
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    Did you buy it?
     
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    Are you going to finally step out of your comfort zone and try another brand? I hope so because variety is the spice of life. Don't be afraid, you can like more than one.

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    I hear that's a thing.
     
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    :whistle: Look.. a Husky with different recoil cover screws, shocker. :wacky: They all puke out screws, you don't want that crapper. :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:














    Just for those that don't know, I jest. They're garden tools and I could care less, really. :rolleyes:
     
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    Probably offered $20 and hasn’t heard back yet.
     
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    LOL ↑↑↑ this right here.
     
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    You know I'm an Echo guy that likes Stihl, but if I'm ever needing another saw, I'd seriously consider getting a Husky chambered in 357 extra pee :binoculars::makeitrain"
     
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    I don’t see many 362’s, not that I’m looking, but I’d like to compare it to the 262. I’d splash out for a nice 254xp.
     
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    Is the 254 that 15,000 rpm ripper?
     
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