g sanford
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so when will the 500i be around new england.?.stihl dealer has no clue here in rhode island. thanks
Would have thought that with the newer kit it was just a case of changing the map as it were? All the other saws have different mufflers etc to meet country specs, can't imagine having a different tune on an injected saw would be too hard?U.S. model will be the same, Stihl is not going to make different variations that's not cost effective, manufacturers are now making what they call Global products. Third world countries with poor regulations get the old models. Stihl like many manufacturers are having supply chain issues and production slow downs do to Covid-19. Don't expect to see the 500i until fall at the earliest. But we can all hope otherwise.
The saw, or just the msrp card? Seen a few pics of just the display card with the msrp, but not an actual saw. That would be great if they've started to trickle into the distributors.Several dealers in the US have already received some. I’ve seen pics of them on the shelf in WI. It won’t be long
The saw. Also seen on fb guys picking them up at various dealers.The saw, or just the msrp card? Seen a few pics of just the display card with the msrp, but not an actual saw. That would be great if they've started to trickle into the distributors.
That's about right on. My dealer in Michigan just got 2 in & sold them immediately & is asking for more ASAP!The saw. Also seen on fb guys picking them up at various dealers.
I believe retail is around $1300
That's about right on. My dealer in Michigan just got 2 in & sold them immediately & is asking for more ASAP!
I'll be getting one if they come in at that price. Likely have to find a dealer that will order it, as dealers around here wait until the previous model on the shelf sells, and big saws don't sell fast locally, three of my local dealers still have 461's on the shelf.I think my local rep is scared to show his face, as I am going to ask "where are the 500i's ??"
hell at 1300 clams, I might buy one!
Does it have a retractable bar and chain, or a laser blade?I have to wait to get one. The 461 has to die first. 15+ years I expect to have to wait. By then they will have the Super Sport 500i Magnum, that will have push button start, 3 different tuning modes (std, hyper, super hyper), only weigh 3 pounds with gas, and beep when running low on chain oil.
And have a cup holder.
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