088 worth $650.00??

[custom8726]

I had a message from a local tree buisness today saying they are going out of buisness and are selling off there saws. He said he has a 088 with a 3' bar he wants $650.00 for it. Should I call him back? I never even seen a 088 in person so I have no idea if its just a boat anchor or not.

 

[Lakeside53]

If it runs good, and looks half decent, it's steal...

 

[Dadatwins]

The biggest of Stihl line it is a boat anchor if you do not need it. I use mine a few times a year on the biggest of cuts and for ripping large stuff. One of those deals of better to have and not need...... They sell new up around $1500, and the 3' bar might add another few hundred new. Depending on the condition it could be a real bargain.
link below to Stihl site and description.
http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/MS880.html

 

[Zackman1801]

ive seen ms460s go for that price, mine as well get it if you think you might need it, if not you can always sell it again and probably make a profit if your willing to wait for someone who is willing to pay more. they are worth almost double the money. but just be careful that its not a saw thats been burned up and has to be sold to make a little extra money.

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

Sold my 084 for over 700$ so an 088 for 650$ is a good deal. Most tree guys at least around here only pull out the big saws once in a while and they in general get less use and abuse than their smaller saws. I'd go for it.

 

[Highclimber OR]

If it's not too beat up looking it is likely a great deal. The truth is most tree services that have one of these probably do not use them all that often unless that was their mainstay for a big saw. I would run it for a good 5 minutes before you hand over any cash though. Good Luck.

 

[Former Saw Builder]

I use mine for milling they are awesome lumber making saws... I would give 650 for a good runner even if it did not look all that good. They are one of the best saws I've ever milled with.

 

[Sethro]

That is a steel ! I had one once with like 3 grand in it. Well built saw !

 

[046]

I'd be interested ... if your going to pass.. PM sent

 

[custom8726]

I called the guy back and left a message, So will see if he calls back. I have a 394xp with a 36" that handles pretty much everything I need, but if its a good deal I might just buy it anyways. If not and its still available I will forward the guys contact info. Thanks for the quick replies!!

 

[custom8726]

I am going to take a look at it in the morning. He must really need to sell it because he called me this morning when I was on my way to the woodsman show in boonville and then again at 6:30 tonight. I don't need it but its hard to pass up a deal.

 

[custom8726]

Ok, so I bought it!! It is one heavy S.O.B. but it pulls through wood like its a 4 stroke:greenchainsaw: . Heres a pic. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/custom8726/088sthil.jpg

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

You sir got a heck of a deal.

 

[toddstreeservic]

That was in fact a stihl of a deal!

 

[toddstreeservic]

Does he have anything else?? :monkey:

 

[hanniedog]

Was at an auction this morning near the town of Willard, Ohio. Had a nice looking 088 with 36" bar and 404 chain, went for $750.00. There was also a 394xp with 24" bar that went for $300.00 needless to say it found its way into my car.

 

[toddstreeservic]

Was at an auction this morning near the town of Willard, Ohio. Had a nice looking 088 with 36" bar and 404 chain, went for $750.00. There was also a 394xp with 24" bar that went for $300.00 needless to say it found its way into my car.

I would rather pay $300 for a 394xp than $750 for a 088 anyday of the week! nice score!

 

[RiverRat2]

Ok, so I bought it!! It is one heavy S.O.B. but it pulls through wood like its a 4 stroke:greenchainsaw: . Heres a pic. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/custom8726/088sthil.jpg

unbelievable,,,,, first 046 scores the square grinders then you steal the 088!!!!!

I cant get any respect!!!!

 

[Dadatwins]

Nice find, has a newer style fuel tank so it has been worked on, but if it runs for that price, sweet deal.

 

[custom8726]

Nice find, has a newer style fuel tank so it has been worked on, but if it runs for that price, sweet deal.

Yeah, he told me he was cutting a big log and got to far under the log when it came off it craked the gas tank. It started right up first pull, I let it run for a few minutes just idling and then sunk it in a piece of oak. No matter how hard I pushed it, it did not bog. I then shut it off waited 30sec and one pull later she fired right back up. Heres the best part though, $550.00 with a brand new chain.