Why I will never buy Stihl again
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TraditionalTool
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There are 2 very similar, for relatives and for guests.What's that fish reference concerning relatives . . . "relatives are like dead fish . . ."
Fish, I don't know you but you cannot be that bad?
"Guests/relatives, like fish, start to stink after 3 days."
You know, it sounds crass, but it's ever so true...
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TT
And a dead Stihl stinks from the gas tank.
The question is...how many pages are we going to add before we give up?
And a dead Stihl stinks from the gas tank.
The question is...how many pages are we going to add before we give up?
Sometimes we just can't admit it's over! sniff....sniff
TraditionalTool
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It ain't over 'til the FATGUY, err...FATLADY sings...Sometimes we just can't admit it's over! sniff....sniff
I think the rest of the story is hidden in the details. Makes one wonder if fpc310 didn't neglect something, even if it was so dumb as using the wrong fuel, or something...I read a thread where Brad Snelling made a dumb mistake, so it happens to all of us...in Brad's case he was man enough to admit it and laugh at himself. You have to credit a man that is not too proud to admit his mistakes.
Somewhere back in this thread the OP stated that he could get another Stihl because it is the same color and looks the same, so his wife wouldn't know it was another saw...maybe that explains part of the story, and he was afraid his wife wouldn't give him lunch money the following week, who knows...:check: It's all good entertainment...
We can make up our own story as long as the OP won't provide the ending!
oke:It ain't over 'til the FATGUY, err...FATLADY sings...
I think the rest of the story is hidden in the details. Makes one wonder if fpc310 didn't neglect something, even if it was so dumb as using the wrong fuel, or something...I read a thread where Brad Snelling made a dumb mistake, so it happens to all of us...in Brad's case he was man enough to admit it and laugh at himself. You have to credit a man that is not too proud to admit his mistakes.
Somewhere back in this thread the OP stated that he could get another Stihl because it is the same color and looks the same, so his wife wouldn't know it was another saw...maybe that explains part of the story, and he was afraid his wife wouldn't give him lunch money the following week, who knows...:check: It's all good entertainment...
We can make up our own story as long as the OP won't provide the ending!
Well said, and yes we all make mistakes. I roached two 80cc bike motors growing up because I thought my mix bottle was for 5 gals. OOPS... more like 1 gal!!! Just one of many dumb:censored: attacks! 
joatmon
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Where was Gary when you needed him? As they say, "Sooner or later, they all turn into 'oil threads'".
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fpc310
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Still no word on the saw. The shop still has not looked at it whatsoever. I am not sure what is taking so long.
wigglesworth
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Justsaws
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If you actually want the 290 go and get it back.
Be prepared to deal with a hassle.
"We have not had time to look at", it is a standard stalling tactic in hope of you giving up and giving it to them. As is an expensive diagnostic fee.
I am not saying that this is the case in this specific situation but it certainly sounds that way. It also does not sound as though you want to do business with that shop again. Good luck.
I am going to add that the tactics described are not to be considered brand specific, so calm yourselves down. All brands have some crappy dealers.
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Boy, I would be contacting the corporate structure right on up the pike to Herr Hans Peter himself by this time. This does not sound like any Stihl dealer I know. The network of servicing dealers is what sets Stihl apart from other lines of quality OPE. So is it the dealer near your work that has it now, or is it the one near your home, where you got the 361?
TraditionalTool
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I heard from the shop that the owner was a push-over and they figure if he wanted it back, he'd ask 'em what was wrong with it.
Justsaws
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I heard from the shop that the owner was a push-over and they figure if he wanted it back, he'd ask 'em what was wrong with it.
He has left it with them for a disputed warranty issue and was told that they would contact the regional brand rep., this process has been known to take a month in this area for any of the brands. The reasons for the delay are often less than inspiring and most often a dealers issue. There have some glaring distributor/rep mistakes lately as well. For those of you with faster service count your blessings and let them know when you are happy or not.
TraditionalTool
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Justsaws,
Maybe I should just shut up and let him handle his own affair, I'm only in this thread for entertainment value anyway. Seems they could tell him why the repairs would exceed the value of the saw, no?
opcorn:edisto,
I think bluto should start warming up his, errr...her voice...just in case it's time to sing...
Regards,
TT
Now who's Menstruating? This is a prime example of "If you don't like it, then turn it off!" If this site is so bad then why are you on it? Whatever..... This will just start a whole new sub rant!
mtfallsmikey
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No quote, boombah, but
I'm sorry about you bad feelings, your bad luck,and your bad attitude...I've gotten slapped around a bit here, as others have too but....it's the bast dam site in the world, "bar" none (excuse the pun) for help with chainsaws, the business of logging, being an arborist, a clearinghouse for those like-minded types looking for work, a political forum, and to share other like-minded interests...with people from all over the world. Some of the pictures your fellow Aussies, the Alaskans, and others have posted here are breathtaking in their own right..... doesn't matter if the OP here is at fault, or the saw is crap, he needed to vent, and we try to help and maybe poke a little fun at the same time. It's not up to me to tell you to not let the door hit you in the azz when you leave, but escape from here is only a mouse click away....read the disclaimer below:
I'm sorry about you bad feelings, your bad luck,and your bad attitude...I've gotten slapped around a bit here, as others have too but....it's the bast dam site in the world, "bar" none (excuse the pun) for help with chainsaws, the business of logging, being an arborist, a clearinghouse for those like-minded types looking for work, a political forum, and to share other like-minded interests...with people from all over the world. Some of the pictures your fellow Aussies, the Alaskans, and others have posted here are breathtaking in their own right..... doesn't matter if the OP here is at fault, or the saw is crap, he needed to vent, and we try to help and maybe poke a little fun at the same time. It's not up to me to tell you to not let the door hit you in the azz when you leave, but escape from here is only a mouse click away....read the disclaimer below:
porky616
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i stand by what i said boombah you are a :censored:head and id be happy to stop in and say it to you next time im in geelong, but i fear you would be no where to be found. think ill be down late june early july to pick up a saw let me know where to find you and ill run off a few names i have for victorians using "freedom of speech"
boombah
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come one come all
not a problem , so long as its not during a weekday as ill be busy working, weekend is fine heres my phone number 0425 842477 call a few days before hand and ill arrange to be here , you might even get coffee and a snag or two from the barby to eat if you arrive around lunch timesteve :chainsawguy::rockn:
not a problem , so long as its not during a weekday as ill be busy working, weekend is fine heres my phone number 0425 842477 call a few days before hand and ill arrange to be here , you might even get coffee and a snag or two from the barby to eat if you arrive around lunch time
steve :chainsawguy::rockn:
porky616
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copy that if i can make it past the fyansford waterhole in a suitable state i mite be hungry. then again i could be lookin thru the bars after i settle a few scores with some former friends on the bypass job. but thats another story.
