hosocat
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I bought this ms290 off of Craigslist. It was absolutely filthy, covered in grease, dirt, and sawdust. But it started and seemed to have decent compression. I paid the guy what he was asking, $100. This pic doesn't show the condition when I bought, i spent about an hour cleaning off the major gunk. I cut with it for about half an hour and seems to run ok. Then I pulled off the muffler and was surprised to see how clean it was inside. I figure I'll just use it and if the top end wears out I'll change it to a 390. I'm tickled with my purchase. First large stihl I've owned. But man, it is heavy!