But I'm a bit curious on why you did not have a look at a better, "real", Husqvarna while at the service center? Simply scared off by the experiences with your 142, or was the service guy giving you to much of a hard time to be considered someone you wanted to do business with?
I'm not picking at you, but either way, I would really like to hear your reason since Husqvarna not only got in trouble having to fix your old saw, but they also lost a customer and a new deal. Could this be because it might be a bad idea for them to put their name on a product assembled by a not too highly regarded manufacturer and keep rambling "it's of the same high Swedish quality, only adjusted to Poulan's way of doing things..." whenever the quality on those saws is questioned..?
I had no problem with the service center guy giving me a hard time. In fact, after my experience of being treated like a jerk at Lowe's, I think he's exactly correct. The problem is I planned a weekend of working outdoors and ended up fussing with the saw for more hours than I spent working. This was despite having basic small engine knowledge and following the owner's manual with precision. I bought a Husky based on reputation. From what I've read, and my experience agrees, Husky has taken advantage of their name brand recognition and used it to sell a Poulan caliber product. I don't care what the product or price point is, I expect to get my money's worth. If I wanted Poulan durability I could have saved $100 and bought a $99 Poulan at Wal-mart and been just as unsatisfied with it. Even if I eventually sell the saw I'll still be out the depriciation and time. I now have close to $700 wrapped up in chainsaws. ($199 for the 142, 3 chains, 60 minutes of fuel to try to return it, etc + the cost of my new Stihl). I just thought, "why would I want to give more money to the company who has put me in this position?"
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