My Belleville ,Ontario Stihl--Husqvarna dealer was the same even Before auto tune saws. After going elsewhere for 576xpg I stopped , told him I wanted 50cc heated handle price for both and he refused to even quote 346xpg[emoji35] . Azzhole for sure!
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Try MacIntosh in Stirling. Much better service. I get a queasy feeling every time I stop by "your dealer". Not sure what it is, but something doesn't sit right with me. I've given them more than one try, but ultimately I always walk out.
I'm all shook up and need some help. I went to my local dealer this week with intent ( boss lady was on board) to buy a 550xp or 545 with auto tune. I want a nice pro grade 50cc class light weight saw. Didn't see any on the shelf so asked if they could order one in. They said they'd had nothing but problems with the husky auto tunes and told me all kinds of horror stories. I've read a bunch of good reviews online so I was a bit surprised. This is the closest dealer to me and they sell mostly Stihls but carry Husky, and Echo. I generally like dealing with them. He showed me the ms261 c-m and said they'd had much better luck with that saw, it felt OK but I know nothing about it. I'm mostly a Husky/ Jonsered fan and don't know what route to take. I like the idea of the auto tune or M-Tronic because I cut at a bunch of different altitudes and it could simplify life theoretically. But if the electronic widgetry is more of a hassle and needs the dealer to fix all the time then I don't want the hassle. I really wish they still made the 346xp new. I've been looking at finding a used one but a nice 346xp ne is usually pushing $400 plus which is awfully close to a new 545.
I'm out in Colorado live on the front range but usually cut on a few properties from 9-10k feet but it would be nice to have one saw I didn't need to tune when using it down at 5000' or when I'm at out in MN. I've got a couple 70cc class saws and a Jonsered 2245 that I've been quite impressed with for a little 45cc limbing saw. When we are up cutting I generally take 4 saws with because time is critical and I can't be messing around going down into town to get parts or repairs, 2 hours plus each way.
Sorry for the long rambling post. Just looking for some advice input on what would be best so out of these what would you pick ?
New Husqvarna 550xp, 545 auto tune
Stihl 261 c-m
Nice used 346xp
Husqvarna 450 or 445 non "pro" (I have a Jred 2245 that I'm happy with)
Any other ideas?
Hesitation and throttle response off idle?Earlier this year the 550xp was having "issues". This was not hearsay, it was a legitimate problem, supposedly with the carb. As stated, there have been a series of updates, and lots of new 550s were brought back in needed fixing. I would not say the dealer is right or wrong here, just that his concerns do have a certain bit of foundation.
Change dealers if you want, but first read about the issue here: http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/550xp-updates.295332/
Hesitation and throttle response off idle?
Earlier this year the 550xp was having "issues". This was not hearsay, it was a legitimate problem, supposedly with the carb. As stated, there have been a series of updates, and lots of new 550s were brought back in needed fixing. I would not say the dealer is right or wrong here, just that his concerns do have a certain bit of foundation.
Change dealers if you want, but first read about the issue here: http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/550xp-updates.295332/
So, what was the outcome of 550s stumbling off idle? I never heard if the cause was determined and if there ever was a fix. I experienced it with several of them.
The 562 seems to be a great saw...unless you work in a hot environment...upper 80s and above. They have a know propensity to vapor locking. The other issues seem to have been ironed out.
if the dealer dont like those Huskies he dont need to sell them, Stihl has more then enough models to cover whatever a customer need, his claim is just ridicilous.I don't understand why so many are bashing the dealer. If his experience with husqvarna AT saws are like that that should be respected. Just an estimation, if he had bad luck and every fith saw was a dud, that would be 20% dropout! And if he has any discussion with husqvarna about guarrenty, I would completly understand that he is obviously disappointed! Just imagine any other small store having 20% returns on a product, that product would be sacked the next day!
I see it more impressive that he still is selling husqvarna although he has had problems!
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buy one who where factory build in 16, they update top cover& c&p, crank bearings in autumn 15, AT-12 carb spring 16.This is a great read, the one thing is that you folks might know is, how is the OP to know he is getting the 550xp with said updates that cured or helped to prevent the issues they were having in the early stages? What is the build date or so forth he should look for, that way he don't get handed a NOS from the back.
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