Opinions on a 262xp purchase

[jr27236]

So I found a guy selling a 262xp for $100 he says that it runs like an animal but when he puts it down and it shuts off and then he can't get it to restart. The serial is 5470004 if that helps at all in dating it. I know it's an older model already. Just wondering if this was a common problem with these saws. I didn't physically inspect it yet, was gonna see it tomorrow just saw pictures of it and looks like it's in good shape. Do you think its worth $100 as described. I know some are gonna say inspect the cylinder and do a compression check, but all that aside would it be worth dropping a $100 on it or is it obsolete

 

[drf255]

Buy it ASAP.

If the Cylinder is scored, I'll buy it from you for the $100 and pay shipping.

I'm serious.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Screw drf255...I want it!

 

[drf255]

Screw drf255...I want it!

Now play nice, I was here first....

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

You sure don't see deals like this every day.
To answer your question. Yes it is worth spending every dime you're gonna spend on it. It's a very good saw with an incredibly high value for their age and size.

 

[jr27236]

Well at first in his ad he had 150 obo, so I was like hell, I'm gonna hit him low and see what he counters at and after I offer $100 I get a pretty immediate reply of "sure" and I'm like damn I should of hit him at $80 lol

I am going to get it tomorrow.

 

[Donnieboy]

Don't forget to post some pics [emoji106]

 

[jr27236]

Don't forget to post some pics [emoji106]

I will be doing that. Looking forward to picking it up.

Anyone know if there were any issues with this model that would cause it to shut down and not restart?

 

[aokpops]

Had a issue something like that on a 51 was just a spark plug would start cold no start when warmed up . That's a real nice saw for the money .






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[SawTroll]

The saw was made 1995 week 47. At that price it hardly is possible to make a bad deal on a 262xp that is reasonably complete.

There are 60cc saws with better AV and about the same performance out there today, but it still is the iconic 60cc saw.

The saw isn't old enough to likely have any of the somewhat iconic parts though, like the non decomp KS cylinder, or the HDA-87 carb, it is likely to have the more common decomp MAHLE, and HDA-120. This is how most of them are though.

Of course parts may have been swapped, and MAHLE, KS and Gilardoni all made OEM cylinders for that model.

 

[jr27236]

No it definitely has a decompression on it. I just didn't post the clutch side as the ad was pulled because he didn't want to keep getting calls on the saw. He did send me the picture of the tag for me below.

 

[erikvr]

Brake handle is in an odd position, maybe a faller or a broken spring.

 

[logeeland]

Buy it for $100! Well worth fixing at that price if there are any issues.

 

[cedarshark]

Better jump on that deal before someone beats you to it. I have the 261 converted to 262 and I like it a lot.

 

[jr27236]

It gets even better, the seller is traveling my way for his daughter and bringing the saw along. Not to long before I have pictures up.........

 

[jr27236]

Brake handle is in an odd position, maybe a faller or a broken spring.

It looks in line with the handle, but I did think it looked oder when first viewed. The other picture I had and it is all intact. I will let you know when I get it.

 

[cedarshark]

Some folks are just luckier than I am

 

[jr27236]

Got it

 

[Donnieboy]

Wow that's a you suck deal!! Hasn't seen much use by the looks of it.....how's the piston look?

 

[sunfish]

That saw is worth at least double what you paid.