Saw opinion: 262xp or 385xp

[Banshee]

I've been playing with the idea of yet another saw. This is a big if right now, but I thought I get some opinions on which saw.

The 262 is in excellent shape with new piston and rings. It's also has a woods port, exhaust and timing mod.

The 385xp is stock it's also in excellent shape, but the plastic is dark.

Both saw have the asking price of 450, but I think I can get the 385xp down some. I think the 262 is more or less firm.

I know I can convert my 261 to a 262, but I have someone willing to give me what I paid for my 261, so I may sell it.

The 385xp isn't a size I really need since I have 3 saws in 70cc and 3 in the 90cc. I think 80cc will be an odd size. But who knows maybe I'd like 80cc's.

 

[woodshed]

I think I would get the 262XP, unless you have a real need for a 80cc+ saw which most people in Indiana don't. You already have a fleet of nice 70cc saws and they should be more than enough for general tree work around these parts. 262XP is a versatile and very desirable saw, IMHO.

Scott

 

[Saw Dr.]

That 262 better be REALLY nice for $450!

 

[scotclayshooter]

The 7900 aint far off the size of the 385.

Im impressed with my ported 262XP apart from the outboard clutch and front chain adjuster!
But you have a 261 so will be used to it.

 

[epicklein22]

I would pass on both and get a nice 50cc saw brand new. You have the other areas covered well, and while the 350 is a really good saw(especially for the price) , a pro 50cc saw is still a lot nicer.

 

[rngrchad]

390xp

 

[Jacob J.]

I would pass on both and get a nice 50cc saw brand new. You have the other areas covered well, and while the 350 is a really good saw(especially for the price) , a pro 50cc saw is still a lot nicer.

I'd pass on both and spend the money on cocaine and hookers. It'd be a fun ten minutes anyways.

 

[Banshee]

I would pass on both and get a nice 50cc saw brand new. You have the other areas covered well, and while the 350 is a really good saw(especially for the price) , a pro 50cc saw is still a lot nicer.

The only problem I see with a 50cc saw is I haven't pick my 350 up in months. I don't even hardly use my 372xp any more. I just like big saws. They feel better to me.

I've always wanted a 262xp, but I'm afraid I may not pick it up much at all either and the 385xp does seem like a strange size.

Almost all my cutting is done with my 395xp.

So either saw I get will still collect a lot of dust.

 

[Banshee]

I'd pass on both and spend the money on cocaine and hookers. It'd be a fun ten minutes anyways.

It may only be 10 minutes, but the memories will last forever.

 

[TimberMcPherson]

262xp, you might not find a better one and they are a great saw.