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  1. 12-28-2007, 12:24 PM #1
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    Wow...Stihl's pricing is HIGH

    I just called a local dealer, a big freakin dealer too.

    I asked for a "MS-260 piston assembly"

    I was never asked for a serial number to confirm if it was a 44mm or 44.7mm piston.

    I waited on hold over 5 minutes, and Im told.."$100.XX with tax" Do you want to order it?


    So Ill be going to Baileys, and get a new piston, Cylinder, pin, clips, etc for the same amount.

    I paid under $100 for a New Kohler K301 Piston, and Chrome rings...that piston is over 3" in diamter and weighs probably a pound or more.
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  2. 12-28-2007, 12:26 PM #2
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    $100.00 is not out of line for an oem piston. I paid $100 for a Dolmar piston over 10 years ago.
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  3. 12-28-2007, 12:35 PM #3
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    yea 100 bucks is reasonable. if you got one for less i can almost guarentee its not a oem piston and rings
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  4. 12-28-2007, 12:36 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by spacemule View Post
    $100.00 is not out of line for an oem piston. I paid $100 for a Dolmar piston over 10 years ago.
    Jeez!

    Thank the Lord for the Aftermarket!
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    Every piston I priced from Stihl dealers was $100-$110. Seems to be the going rate no matter what piston it is.
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  6. 12-28-2007, 12:41 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by RED-85-Z51 View Post
    Jeez!

    Thank the Lord for the Aftermarket!
    Be reasonable red. When you're dealing with a $1,000 tool, a major component of that tool for $100 is not out of line.
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  7. 12-28-2007, 12:51 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by spacemule View Post
    Be reasonable red. When you're dealing with a $1,000 tool, a major component of that tool for $100 is not out of line.
    It's a 450.00 tool, and they are asking about 1/4 the price of a new saw, for one part.

    I could probably just get a Baileys piston for what...40 bucks, with rings and pin/clips.

    Im going to make my own gasket.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RED-85-Z51 View Post
    It's a 450.00 tool, and they are asking about 1/4 the price of a new saw, for one part.

    I could probably just get a Baileys piston for what...40 bucks, with rings and pin/clips.

    Im going to make my own gasket.
    Face it red, $100 is chump change any more. That will barely put a tank of fuel in my truck.
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    A Brand new 090 piston for me was $136.85. I was lucky that OEM was even still available because they won't be for long.
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  10. 12-28-2007, 01:51 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by spacemule View Post
    Be reasonable red. When you're dealing with a $1,000 tool, a major component of that tool for $100 is not out of line.
    I would agree, if its a $1000 saw, but an ms260 is a cheapy. A bill for a piston is pretty outrageous for a little saw.

    When you get down to it, a piston for a V12 Jaguar is cheaper. You can get a set of hypereutectic alloy piston for your small block chevy 350 for a bill. Just another middle finger up from the saw manufactures.


    Famous dealer words, "it'd be cheaper to just buy a new saw".

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    Quote Originally Posted by romeo View Post
    I would agree, if its a $1000 saw, but an ms260 is a cheapy. A bill for a piston is pretty outrageous for a little saw.

    When you get down to it, a piston for a V12 Jaguar is cheaper. You can get a set of hypereutectic alloy piston for your small block chevy 350 for a bill. Just another middle finger up from the saw manufactures.


    Famous dealer words, "it'd be cheaper to just buy a new saw".
    Yes, but how many v12 Jaguar pistons do you think they sale individually. Take the price and multiply by 12 to get a more accurate comparison.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spacemule View Post
    Yes, but how many v12 Jaguar pistons do you think they sale individually. Take the price and multiply by 12 to get a more accurate comparison.
    Haven't you heard ? : JagUar = Ford
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    Quote Originally Posted by spacemule View Post
    $100.00 is not out of line for an oem piston. I paid $100 for a Dolmar piston over 10 years ago.
    Must have been a out of production model.
    PS 5100 piston assembly $68.00
    PS 7900 piston assembly $98.00
    PS 7300 piston assembly $87.00
    PS 6400 piston assembly $68.00
    120si / PS 6800 Piston assy $73.20

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    Quote Originally Posted by cuttinscott View Post
    Must have been a out of production model.
    PS 5100 piston assembly $68.00
    PS 7900 piston assembly $98.00
    PS 7300 piston assembly $87.00
    PS 6400 piston assembly $68.00
    120si / PS 6800 Piston assy $73.20

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    Depends on the dealer, I give $90 for Stihl 066 Piston kit, this year.
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