New 372xp

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

Is there any reason to avoid a brand new saw, I have always kind of wanted one, don’t need it, but want it, I have bigger, and I have smaller. Every time they get sold out I hold my breath, but they keep bringing them back. Is there some reason to avoid brand new and perhaps look for something older, cost is not the deciding factor here, if I bought used it would have to be a shelf queen.
I’ve been looking for other threads on the topic, but they are all 10 or more years old discussing way older saws, interesting, but not relevant to a new 2024/5 saw.

 

[huskihl]

I would buy a new 372 XP original edition from @Robin Wood

 

[Squareground3691]

Sometimes newly introduced model saws have some issues, but for the most part it’s not a big deal breaker, but heck I’m all for new why not, as mentioned the OE are sweet.

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

I would buy a new 372 XP original edition from @Robin Wood

I sort of already ordered it… but I haven’t told the Mrs. I was just wondering if I was doing the right thing before its too late to cancel. Kids don’t need shoes..right? Just going to outgrow them anyway…

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

New Original Edition is different from what’s available locally or just not a 5 series?

 

[rburg]

I believe you will enjoy the original version of the 372.

 

[Lionsfan]

New Original Edition is different from what’s available locally or just not a 5 series?

New OE will be the older design that everyone raves about, The models your local dealer has will be the strato version that everyone ******* about.

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

New OE will be the older design that everyone raves about, The models your local dealer has will be the strato version that everyone ******* about.

What sets them apart?

 

[Lionsfan]

What sets them apart?

The older non-strato saws accelerated quicker and handled better (in my opinion). The oe model also had a reputation of being extremely reliable, while some claim the x-torque models are prone to bearing failure.

 

[earlthegoat2]

You will be happy with the XTorq too.

They are a bit heavier, have a bit better low end grunt, have heavier rotating assembly, and yes, have been known to go through a bearing on the PTO side.

I have also been waffling about the 372 and finally couldn’t resist a good price on an XT even though I would have preferred an OE. I figure, if the XT has a major failure, there are enough OE parts around to convert the XT to an OE.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Now hold on there, Swede...

I have a newer 372XP (2021 model year) and it has been a fabulous saw. It's my go-to saw for almost everything. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

Just buy one...and don't look back.

JQ

 

[huskihl]

I sort of already ordered it… but I haven’t told the Mrs. I was just wondering if I was doing the right thing before its too late to cancel. Kids don’t need shoes..right? Just going to outgrow them anyway…

Kids will be fine, guaranteed

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

Kids will be fine, guaranteed

The full story is that I had been in getting some sundries and discussing the saws likely to be discontinued, he said they still showed they they were showing up in the system, but he couldn’t order one yet, or something like that. He called today to say an estimated ship date of 1/21, did I want one? I said do it, then thought I ought to ask on here. I don’t really imagine he placed the order on Christmas Eve, so I think I could cancel if I really wanted, probably no problem anyway even if I decided no later on. I am curious about the original ones for sale, I am not doing commercial work with it, just a lot of personal firewood and no milling with this one, so I probably wouldn’t see some potential issues manifest. My 20
Year old saw looks like other people’s 2 year old saws, partly I am anal, partly it doesn’t get used every day. Thinking I have a Husqvarna lightweight 24” hanging on the wall, it will probably wear that for the most part.

 

[woodfarmer]

Well I just bought a used 2252 jonsered off eBay and it arrived with a scored piston, so I vote for the new saw!

 

[Lionsfan]

Well I just bought a used 2252 jonsered off eBay and it arrived with a scored piston, so I vote for the new saw!

I saw your post on O P E.
I'm not sure what you gave for the saw, but I would get after that mofo and demand a refund.