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I need to get a new saw. I want to stay in the $300 to $350 dollar range. I'm considering the Stihl MS 250 and the Dolmar PS 540. Local Stihl dealer has the 250 for $309 with 18" bar. Dolmar dealer also has the 540 for $309 with 18" bar. I realies the 250 is a home owner line and have seen some not so favorable comments about it. What's the real deal on the 250. Is the Dolmar 540 more inline with the PRO Stihls? If so I would consider the $309 a good price, seeing that the 260 pro runs $460.
I like the big dealer network that Stihl has but then there is two Dolmar dealers close to me also. One about 8 miles away, been a Dolmar dealer for 18 years. The other is 30 miles away and been a Dolmar dealer for 10 years. So hoping parts and service would not be a problem, if I chose the 540. I know for certain it will not be a problem with Stihl. Any recommendations on this decision would be appreciated.
I like the big dealer network that Stihl has but then there is two Dolmar dealers close to me also. One about 8 miles away, been a Dolmar dealer for 18 years. The other is 30 miles away and been a Dolmar dealer for 10 years. So hoping parts and service would not be a problem, if I chose the 540. I know for certain it will not be a problem with Stihl. Any recommendations on this decision would be appreciated.