Saw selection help on a budget

[downlowgrinding]

Resource for used pro-saws/suggestions on model to replace my 372xp for as cheap as possible.
Hello, I am new to the forum but have read posts and related information from this site for years. I am in the slow process of getting my grinding business back going after a VERY bad and unfortunate set of circumstances which started with a divorce and the majority of my equipment being stolen from a storage unit after I lost my shop in the divorce. That being said, I have a couple of my small saws but am trying to find another Husquvarna 372xp or similar for my larger work. My previous one was a great saw, literally the best I have ever run which I purchased for $200 and rebuilt (it was in non running condition at time of purchase). I am experienced in machining work and engine rebuilding and prefer to go this route again but I cant find a saw... not for a reasonable price at least. I obviously want only pre-epa restricted saws as I hear that the new ones have suffered a power loss due to restrictions to exhaust emission controls. I am open to other saws but the 372 is the only modern "large" saw I ever owned other than an ancient Poulan and an ancient Homelite of my grandfathers which neither are able to reliably do what I need.
ps. I need to pull a 36" bar with this saw and occasionally may use it with a smaller bar. As you probably understand I am looking to purchase a non-running saw for a reasonable price ($200ish) and rebuild as I have had good luck in the past with this and have found it possible to know that the job was done right rather than guessing on someone elses work.

 

[Section VIII]

Recommended bar length for the 372XP is 28" based on their web site. Most people on this forum would recommend a 90cc saw at least to pull 36".

Good luck on your search. I wish small engine repair was something I took the time to learn back in my high school years instead of trying to get good grades.

 

[greengreer]

I'd look for a 394 or 395 to run a 36" bar. If your just stumping then you won't really notice the weight. The 372 is more of a 24" bar saw Imo.
Whereabouts in WNC are you? I'm in the boone area

 

[downlowgrinding]

I'm near Sylva, about 30 min north of Franklin on 441. As for the 395, I may go that route, I guess it just depends on the deal. One of my buddies with a tree service back in GA used to say the same but I never had any trouble with the 372 unless I let it get dull on a big stump (damn sure easy to do). I realize now after posting this there is a for sale section on here. Going to look at a saw in the morning depending on how it goes, I may start looking for a 394/5. Any particular "gotchas" or years to avoid on the 395?