COLD_IRON
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Did you ever figure out what the problem was?
Well got the Stihl ms361 back yesterday not happy at all
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Did you ever figure out what the problem was?
Fastcast
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THALL10326
The Champ
Yea, but I bet you don't have a 55 like mine....
I must admit your right, I don't have a 55 like yours , in fact like anyones, I just don't have one,LOLOL Not to be outdone though I did give one away a few weeks ago at the shop, needed a carb and string head. I even put the carb and string head on it for the guy and he was a happy camper..
THALL10326
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Oh yes, I tore into it a long time ago, its what we call in ole Virginy, f-cked,LOL I do keep it around for entertainment purposes though,hehe
COLD_IRON
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Ill take it as a manufacturing defect then?
Fastcast
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THALL10326
The Champ
Bigtime. I've come to enjoy that old saw though,hahaha I got so many saws that one doesn't matter, its just a good talk piece.
THALL10326
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Maybe....the weeds just wilt at even the sight of it....
Dayummmmmmmmm I though my 200 was a mean moma, your 55 sounds right down wicked,cheers..........
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2000ssm6
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Maybe....the weeds just wilt at even the sight of it....
Wilt from the 55 or die from bar oil, take your pick.
Fastcast
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Wilt from the 55 or die from bar oil, take your pick.
LOL
What brand chain can I run??
LOLOL, I have many favourite brands when it comes to tools. There's no such thing as a perfect world, and any manufacterer can have its problems. This saw had a minor technical problem and upset a man bigtime somewhere in Dakota, because his dealer (and the rep) were reportedly unable/unwilling to repair his saw. If that is the real case, Stihl is not worthy of this man's money.
However, I remember an identical story several months ago about a man with a famous 455 that could not be satisfied with any Stihl, just because. Bad dealer too. Same sh@t, different date.
Basing myself on his biased arguments, I say again that his story is incomprehensive, argumentative, and likely not reflecting the real chain of events. Too bad we cannot hear the other side of the story.
That personal opinion has nothing to do with brand loyalty, just sound reasoning.
Scooterbum
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Here ya go ND. Thats the saw I was telling you about. See this Stihl man is proving you all wrong about Stihl. I'm willing to make up all that greif you went thought by offering you a much bigger, like new saw for that problem 361 you got. Its like brand new and if you look close, under the 372 sits 2 more 361's. Mine are perfect, I can always use another one so whatcha say?
I don't think he even has a 361.Me thinks he is just a "troll":monkey: :monkey:
Root Cause
I'm wondering if the root cause is actually the high quality of Stihl products that lulled the dealer into thinking nothing could really be wrong with the product and the user was somehow at fault.
I'm wondering if the root cause is actually the high quality of Stihl products that lulled the dealer into thinking nothing could really be wrong with the product and the user was somehow at fault.
Could be. Some local Stihl dealers over here have developed an attitude that you should be thankful that they are willing to sell you a saw or parts. After all, it's a Stihl, you know. But there are very good ones too ; I know since I have one.
But again. I refuse to believe that this dealer was that bad as described. Tant possible he acknowledged the problem yet refused to repair it, or to correct a lean running saw under warranty. Maybe he just wanted to get rid of a pita customer :angrysoapbox:
Bruce Hopf
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I agree with you, But you know what the saying is, I takes one Bad Deal, or Dealership to sou er the Customer off buying Another of that Product. I t also makes it Very Bad for Honest Dealers like this Guy here. Bruce.
