More 372's entering the pipeline

[bwalker]

Rumor has it that 3,500 372's are available from Husky right now. At least thats what a dealer told me.

 

[rmihalek]

So the story of "we're going to discontinue this great saw and replace it with an EPA certified model that's 2 pounds heavier" was just a hoax to get people to buy two or more saws that they wouldn't have normally bought so soon. It's an interesting marketing trick...

 

[bwalker]

Maybe they didnt envision the backlash to their new offering?
The dealer that is hyping them in this area is the one who told me about this. Guess how many he's ordering?

 

[twistedtree]

So the story of "we're going to discontinue this great saw and replace it with an EPA certified model that's 2 pounds heavier" was just a hoax to get people to buy two or more saws that they wouldn't have normally bought so soon. It's an interesting marketing trick...

It was a "Dallas" moment. Last year never happened.

 

[tonka]

The 372 is just too good of a saw to discontinue.

 

[spike60]

Ben;

I'll call Husky on Monday and see if this is true. (And order a bunch if it is) I also wouldn't doubt that it would be some sort of "special edition", (a decal), and will have a higher price.

Everybody keep in mind that each saw doesn't have to pass or fail on it's own. It's all a matter of how the company wants to use it's credits. This is why Jonsered is still selling the 2171, which is essentially the same saw.

Husky's problem is that the 372 was so popular, that they accumulated too many negative credits. If they sell enough "clean" saws, there is no reason why they can't use some of those credits to sell some 372's. I'm sure they are still making it, which SAWTROLL can probably confirm.

 

[Rspike]

I called my local Husky dealer to order a 372XP and he could NOT get it . I told him that was the only saw i wanted and didnt want any other thinking he was just wanting me to buy another model , he rechecked and said sorry . So i ordered it off the net .

 

[bwalker]

Let us know, Spike.
I am interested to know if this dealer is just a bs'er.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Yeah, heck I'm even thinking of getting one, and I'm a born and raised Stihl man. Inquiring minds want to know.

Jeff

 

[SWE#Kipp]

i was asking a dealer here in sweden to give husky a call about how long the 372 was going to be made, and they told him this year out, but if some machines for making it broke down they would end it ,,,,,,

 

[Rspike]

Let us know, Spike.
I am interested to know if this dealer is just a bs'er.

Right before i ordered off the net i called him (the dealer) and said last chance if he could get one (372XP) before i ordered it off the net . "No dice" on the 372XP he said. So i orderd it off of Ebay from this seller. --------> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7736766645&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

 

[davefr]

The 372XP is a good saw but hasn't the Dolmar 7900 passed it bye?

 

[asb151]

The 372XP is a good saw but hasn't the Dolmar 7900 passed it bye?

Yes, but the Dolmar 7300 is probably the more fair comparison to the 372.

 

[bwalker]

The 372XP is a good saw but hasn't the Dolmar 7900 passed it bye?

Not really.

 

[rmihalek]

I guess the thing people wonder about with the Dolmar 7900 is replacement parts. With the number of 372s in operation, I guess (but don't know first hand) that replacement parts are easier to get.

I wonder what the cost of a new top end (piston kit plus cylinder)is for a 7900 versus a 372?

 

[Hired Gun]

Yeah, heck I'm even thinking of getting one, and I'm a born and raised Stihl man. Inquiring minds want to know.

Jeff

I hear ya Jeff, Stihl man myself but still really curious. Maybe if I don't inhale?

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Just for the helluvit, I called a local Husky dealer..............no 372's.


But they did have the 575 for $830.........SSHHEEEEEEEEEEZZEE!!!


Bailey's has 'em for $599!!!

 

[Bad E]

I called a local dealer and he has 4 372's left @$749.00 w/ 20" bar. It seems a litle high to me?

 

[Gypo Logger]

While doing an Ebay search for 372 parts, I noticed a seller who sold what he refered to as an, EPA 372 piston and cyl., and a non EPA piston and cyl.
What could that possibly mean?
John

 

[asb151]

I called a local dealer and he has 4 372's left @$749.00 w/ 20" bar. It seems a litle high to me?

Sounds like he is quoting MSRP.