Buying new MS660 vs 661

[hseII]

I can understand both sides of the argument, it would be nice if they just offered them all both ways, but I don't think it is going to happen.

The World is Ever Changing: maybe they will.

 

[Only Stihl USA]

I would buy an MS660 vs a 661 if I were going to buy a new saw. The 660 is proven. The 661 is brand new and certainly NOT PROVEN. Check back in a few years. It's the latest greatest thing but the 660 has a long history of bulletproof performance. Some think dead nuts reliability is more important than a more fuel efficient engine or oiler that puts out less of those nasty hydrocarbons or whatever. I'm in the "tried and true" camp.

Agreed, the MS 660 is proven over and over.. M tronic crap doesnt belong in the woods, refuse to buy any M tronic stihls. The rescue teams still use MS 461's without electronic components in it fully adjustable carb. Still havnt seen a logger back up the M tronic systems