Bremen
ArboristSite Member
So... about a week ago I had a momentary lapse of judgement when the local dealer quoted me $400 for the new 346XP (E-tech) on his wall. I had really just stopped to look around and compare a few models in person, size/weight/ergos etc, but we see how well that turned out.
I should mention that the 346 is technically *my* first saw. I've been using a Husky 51 for somewhere around 10 years now with no complaints, but dad plunked down the cash on that one. Just got to the point I wanted my own toys. So here's the problem:
That little 346XP is great, zippy and fits my needs well, but it sure would look nice with a big brother around. Say, a 372XP or so. I know the 575's are out but they just seem a little piggy for what they are. I toyed with the thought of a 385 that could do light CSM work (not that I have one), but I think I'd put a lighter saw to better use. Still pondering that one. Sure I could buy a 2171 or even a 7900, but they wouldn't have that lovely orange color. Let me be clear - I do not really need another saw, nor do I really need any number of pro saws. I don't cut that much wood. That's not the point
...but oh yeah, the point of this post:
What's the story with the 372XP? I understand it's being phased out in the US due to emissions requirements or such, but are they all gone yet? If not, where should I look? Are they priced silly high because of fools like me that want one? What about Canada? I live minutes from Canada and still see the 372 listed on http://www.husqvarna.ca , can I just drive over and pick one up? My apologies if this has all been hashed over before, I'm just keen to find out of I can get one of Husky's best saws while they're still around.
I should mention that the 346 is technically *my* first saw. I've been using a Husky 51 for somewhere around 10 years now with no complaints, but dad plunked down the cash on that one. Just got to the point I wanted my own toys. So here's the problem:
That little 346XP is great, zippy and fits my needs well, but it sure would look nice with a big brother around. Say, a 372XP or so. I know the 575's are out but they just seem a little piggy for what they are. I toyed with the thought of a 385 that could do light CSM work (not that I have one), but I think I'd put a lighter saw to better use. Still pondering that one. Sure I could buy a 2171 or even a 7900, but they wouldn't have that lovely orange color. Let me be clear - I do not really need another saw, nor do I really need any number of pro saws. I don't cut that much wood. That's not the point
...but oh yeah, the point of this post:What's the story with the 372XP? I understand it's being phased out in the US due to emissions requirements or such, but are they all gone yet? If not, where should I look? Are they priced silly high because of fools like me that want one? What about Canada? I live minutes from Canada and still see the 372 listed on http://www.husqvarna.ca , can I just drive over and pick one up? My apologies if this has all been hashed over before, I'm just keen to find out of I can get one of Husky's best saws while they're still around.
