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Red97

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I wouldn't be mad, in fact i'd be quite happy.......if i wasn't paying for it.

Well in a round about way I feel you pay for all gifts that come form family. LOL

Stop talking about that little dolmar The hardware in town has one sitting on the shelf for the last 2 years.
It has been tempting me.
 
Time's Standing Stihl

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I would like to see what a $600 241 will cut that my $325 Dolmar 421 won't.
Don't think anyone said it was better than the 421? Your dealer is bending you over if he was going to charge you $600.

I got my saw, a lightweight 14" bar, 2 spare chains, a hard case for the saw, and a 6 pack of oil for less than msrp. Granted I know that was a pretty good deal, but if your dealer don't budge on price....go to the next. Maybe they are looking for business?

I sure as hell won't drive 45 min to an hr for a dealer when I got one 5 minutes away.
 
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Don't think anyone said it was better than the 421? Your dealer is bending you over if he was going to charge you $600.

I got my saw, a lightweight 14" bar, 2 spare chains, a hard case for the saw, and a 6 pack of oil for less than msrp. Granted I know that was a pretty good deal, but if your dealer don't budge on price....go to the next. Maybe they are looking for business?

I sure as hell won't drive 45 min to an hr for a dealer when I got one 5 minutes away.
What would be a fair price to pay ? Which bar is the light? Not the stock one?
 
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PS-421
Displacement
42.4 cc (2.5 cu. in)
Power rating
2.2 kW (2.9 HP)
Net weight
4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)

MS 241 C-M
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42.6 cc (2.6 cu. in.) 2.3 kW (3.1 bhp) 4.5 kg (9.9 Ibs.)
 
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So the general consensus is you would not be mad if you unwrapped a ms 241? And had no clue you were getting a saw?

I got mine in trade. So, I am good with it. In fact, I like having MTronic...until it starts to act up. But, until then, I like it since the weather here changes daily.

Now if I were to put my own money into it - no. It's just too much. Especially since I could easily live with a 261CM. In fact - I would prefer one. But no one had one of those in trade. Yes, the 241 is definitely lighter and easier to use. But the power gap between it and the 261 with an MM is a crevasse it couldn't bridge even if it weighed another lb less. Add to this the fact it just doesn't have the pep the Shindaiwa 452S has, or top end, and it actually feels sluggish in use.

It's a good 40cc saw. Not a great one. It needs porting to be great.
 

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