Canyon Angler
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Hey, guys,
I've always wanted a 066 or 660 (been running an Ms361 for several years but occasionally need something bigger) and now that they've stopped making them, I guess my days are numbered for finding a new genuine Stihl 660 powerhead.
I was looking on ebay and found some "new made from parts" 066 saws ... what's the deal with them? Chinese knockoffs? Frankensaws? The guys selling them are from Idaho and Washington, so it seems like they must be trustworthy if they're selling them to the loggers out there ... no?
Also found a couple of supposedly "new old stock" 660s. Is it worthwhile buying a new 660 on ebay? Will you still get the Stihl factory warranty? And what's a fair price for a "new old stock" Stihl 660 without bar and chain? My local dealer quoted me a price of $1000 but that was a few years ago, and I don't know whether they're still available to dealers unless they're sitting on their shelves.
I just don't want to buy the new 661 with all the computer stuff – I want old school – but I guess my days are numbered if I want to get a genuine Stihl new...
Thanks in advance for any advice.
CA
I've always wanted a 066 or 660 (been running an Ms361 for several years but occasionally need something bigger) and now that they've stopped making them, I guess my days are numbered for finding a new genuine Stihl 660 powerhead.
I was looking on ebay and found some "new made from parts" 066 saws ... what's the deal with them? Chinese knockoffs? Frankensaws? The guys selling them are from Idaho and Washington, so it seems like they must be trustworthy if they're selling them to the loggers out there ... no?
Also found a couple of supposedly "new old stock" 660s. Is it worthwhile buying a new 660 on ebay? Will you still get the Stihl factory warranty? And what's a fair price for a "new old stock" Stihl 660 without bar and chain? My local dealer quoted me a price of $1000 but that was a few years ago, and I don't know whether they're still available to dealers unless they're sitting on their shelves.
I just don't want to buy the new 661 with all the computer stuff – I want old school – but I guess my days are numbered if I want to get a genuine Stihl new...
Thanks in advance for any advice.
CA