MS-251C

[1Alpha1]

Brand-new / unused, includes a Stihl storage case and a six-pack of Stihl oil.

$300.00

Would you buy it even if you didn't really need it?

 

[Khntr85]

Brand-new / unused, includes a Stihl storage case and a six-pack of Stihl oil.

$300.00

Would you buy it even if you didn't really need it?

Well if I could get ol reliable ms-250, and know it would be as reliable as the one I have had for years now.... my answer is yes....

I am not familiar with the new ms251c...

 

[banjobart]

No. Save up for a 241, twice the saw and it will last twice as long. My first saw was an 025 and I wore it out in a few years. I will not wear out the 241 unless I live to 200 years of age.

 

[jackjcc]

The c models are god awful. If it has easy start and quick adjust chain tension run away.


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[Full Chisel]

I would take a 251 over a 250 just for the spring AV. The 250s are good solid, dependable saws but man do they vibrate bad...

 

[Full Chisel]

The c models are god awful. If it has easy start and quick adjust chain tension run away.


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Agree.

 

[jackjcc]

The 250 is the best power to weight ratio Stihl homeowner saw. I loved mine, but it did have a lot of vibration.


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[bang]

I bought a like new 251C at a flea market this summer at a great price or I wouldn't have bought it. It has the yellow bar and chain and although I don't use it much it does a decent job but it's no powerhouse. I saw them at a Stihl dealer the other day for $379 with ez start.

 

[Artemis]

Why bother buying a "throw-away" grade saw? They just wear out too fast. My very first saw is a husqvarna 445, and while I love it to bits because it's my first saw, I do have regrets about it. it's only got probably 60 to 70 hours on it, but some of the plastic parts - like the pull cord assembly - are starting to snap. Also the carb sucks to adjust. I remember my dad had a 50cc home owner Stihl. man was that hard to work on!

 

[1Alpha1]

Thanks for the replies and advice.

I'm gonna pass on it.

 

[Full Chisel]

Why bother buying a "throw-away" grade saw? They just wear out too fast. My very first saw is a husqvarna 445, and while I love it to bits because it's my first saw, I do have regrets about it. it's only got probably 60 to 70 hours on it, but some of the plastic parts - like the pull cord assembly - are starting to snap. Also the carb sucks to adjust. I remember my dad had a 50cc home owner Stihl. man was that hard to work on!

The 545 is a way better saw.