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Solo 665 vs Mastermind MS 362C-M

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  1. Mastermind

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    MS362CMR
     
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    Where can I get my hands on a 665? Can't seem to find any for sale.

     
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    Good luck. killiansred found several sitting in a warehouse and bought the whole lot. Amazon shows them in stock.
     
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    WOW, just checked Amazon 1 left in stock, $859.99 and free shipping+tax I assume.
     
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    Probably free shipping but have to pay tax. Still way higher than the ones you got. If I had known what I know now I would have invested money in 372xpws and Solos before they disappeared. Baileys closed out the 681 at $499.
     
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    I just found where I was late to the party on the KRL deals. I saw them on Amazon but kind of a high price for 65cc, I think. I may just have to keep my eyes open for a 665-681 on the classifieds somewhere. I may end up with a Dolmar instead though. Really interested in getting a 65cc or 80cc range saw. I have a newer 372 already and a few 50cc saws. But, who knows, CAD is such an unpredictable addiction, no illness, no sickness, no disease.....who am I kidding its a pleasure! Mine is flaring up.
     
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    Well I made the XPW band wagon but missed out on the 681s for five bills.
     
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    Kevin, keep an eye out for a Dolmar/Makita 6400 clean used, not a big deal to turn it into a 665 or a 681 for that matter.
     
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    Several of us bought them. So keep an eye out. Or as KilliansRedLeo stated, look for a used Dolkita an you can't add the stroked crank an jug.

    Although the Solo is sexier than a Dolmar or Makita.. ;)
     
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    So what does an ms362 go for? Since you don't have to have the solo ported the Amazon price is pretty reasonable.
     
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    KRL said he bought the last 5 in the country or something g. But if amazon has them???
     
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    Huge difference in 65 and 80cco_O
     
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    681 for 5 bills? That would've been sweet. I've been so undecided on a new/used saw, Stihl or Husq, that my answer might be a good 60-80cc Solo or Dolmar. I'm no saw tech but I've rebuilt a handful of top ends and 1 complete rebuild on a TS400 cut off saw. Is it just a top end swap to get a 6400 to 681 specs?
    Thanks,
     
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    I'm aware, just happen to be interested in either one at the moment. If I can find the right deal that's not real high priced. Getting ready to build a new house, if I don't get an additional saw now, it'll have to wait 2 years.
    Thanks
     
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    I know folks that bought boxes of those 681's and sitting on them too just like the 675's. :whistle: Snooze you lose. ;)
     
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    MSRP on a 362 is about $729-$749

    The Solo shipped to my door was about $550.

    Knowing I don't need a screwdriver for the 362C-M? Priceless ;) :rofl: :lol:
     
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    You know multiple people sitting on boxes of 681's? Well hook me up!
     
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    It wont ever happen trust me. Not because of me, because of them not letting stuff go. ;)
     
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    I'll start a saw fund and watch for one to pop up somewhere. It'll happen!
     
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