jdinspector said:
You're right, it's not a HV or Stihl, and neither is the price. However, I just bought a new stihl ms 180 for only about $70 more than you paid. I could have downgraded and gotten a ms 170 for only $30 more than you paid.
Not to rub it in, but mine was started at the shop to give it a "once over", then started on the second pull when I got it home. I am convinced that buying at a shop is the way to go. Good service, answers from KNOWLEDGABLE people are readily available.
You must not be the guy in Consumer Reports:
"Comments about Stihl MS 180 C-BE:
Purchased a new MS 180 c-be 14 inch. Easy2start, more like won't start. Intellicarb more like flooded carburetor. Ran once quite running one hour after purchase had to return it to the Stihl dealer. Technician said it was flooded. Everyday for one week, same thing. None of the dealer employees could start it either. Only the head technician was able to get it running. Luckily after two of them in one week they refunded my money. I never want to see one of these again. I have worn out a couple of chainsaws in my life time but never had one wear me out."
"Comments about Stihl MS 180 C-BE:
I was very disappointed in the saw. I have had Stihl's and McCullah saws in the past. The broken engine mount replacement exceeds the value of the saw! I would never buy a Stihl again"
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