wampler234
ArboristSite Member
I was all set to get a 445 off of ebay, it looks like a great saw and when I asked the same question to all these gentlemen they all had positive responses. The only reason I didn't get the husky is I landed the 026 for free. I still would love to get the 445 but i don't think my wife will let me. As for the 028 Im sure if it was running great it would be nice but do you know what its life was like before you were to own it? That is the chance you take when you get a old saw. I have never bought a new or refurbished saw and I can tell you some older saws run like champs and others run like champs in between long periods of "repair time". If your prior sawing was with a lil stihl and some old homies i think you'll be blown away by the 445. But hey thats just my opinion GOOD LUCK -Matt
thanks for your opinion matt... yeah i really like stihls alot but i just dont know if it would be good idea to pay 120 for the 031 thats 20+ years old and have to drive 65miles to get it... orrr buy the 445 that a refurb for 180 the refurb would be almost just like a brand new one i would think