Stihl 048 AV (brand new in box) To Buy Or Not To Buy ?

[ecodao]

Hi there to all .

 

just wanted some advice , my friend who runs one of the main Stihl dealerships in my region has just bought out an old guys shop and therefore his stock. he found some right gems in there.

 

He has offered me a `BRAND NEW IN BOX` Stihl 048AV,

 

now he has said i can have it for 500,

 

my question is .....Should i go for it ??

 

thinking of using it as a replacement for my Echo 8000 (80cc) .

so i can use the Echo full time in my Alaskan mill.

 

or should i buy it and sell it on ?

 

Opinions Please ??

 

Thanks

Steve Portugal

Edited March 19, 2014 by ecodao
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[Ryan]

Brilliant saw, love mine to bits but heavy, hard to get parts for and at £500 you could probably buy a very good condition ms460 which is a more practical saw. My 048 is in excellent condition though isn't new obviously but it was only £200.

[Rich2484]

Nope. Not at that price. The parts are non existent. Brake handles, impulse lines, fuel lines. Pumps.

 

It's a lovely powerful saw and with chug all day long, but for the price and age and weight. I wouldn't.

[markieg31]

£500!!!

 

shows what ya mate thinks of you:lol:

 

same as above, heavy, hard to find parts and probably vibrates like my birds handbag!

[ecodao]

Many Thanks for all the replies guys,

 

it was what i thought, but thought it best to ask.

 

i would rather wait and try to get an 066 or some other big saw.

 

 

many thanks

 

Steve Portugal

[sawfun]

Ebay it, I'd bet a collector here in the US would pay that easily for it.

[Chris zautner]

I would pay that price I'm from the United States if this saw is available please let me know. Thank you have a great day.

[TurtleWoods72]

I would pay that price I'm from the United States if this saw is available please let me know. Thank you have a great day.

 

 

Err, the original discussion over this saw was in March 2014. Might not still be a 'live enquiry' so to speak.