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Saucydog
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I found an 044 in v.g. condition today @ a local dealer.It caught my attention as it runs nice and should make a good firewood saw....is it worth the $400.00 asking price and are parts still readily available for an 044?
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There are a crapload of parts available for the 044.
Can't tell ya about the value of that particular saw without a pic.
044's in the PNW that are in "very good" condition will fetch about $300 bucks.
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Maybe
I sold one for $450 in Excellent condition. If it's not beat and everything is close to mint other than a few scratches I'd say heck yes. Prolly one of the best saws ever built no matter what the class... I'd buy it I reckon. Better yet, tell'em you'll give him $350 cash and see where it goes... You can buy one on here in GOOD condition for $275, I think I'd buy that one instead of the $400 version...
eh?
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Oh don't get me started on this one Sthil heads will pay anything for a old Stihl in good shape! They are worse than Mac guy's and gal's.I know I just sold Two of mine to Stihl's to Sthil heads!
And made a tidy profit.I am personally looking for a nice 026
I know boo, hiss But it is a good saw. But then again No faster than the much better looking and feeling 2152 Jred That I can get for much less.
Have fun in deciding what saw to get.
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Austin1 said:
Oh don't get me started on this one...
LMAO...
We're waiting...
Gary
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Stihl 044
Saucydog said:
I found an 044 in v.g. condition today @ a local dealer.It caught my attention as it runs nice and should make a good firewood saw....is it worth the $400.00 asking price and are parts still readily available for an 044?
HEY; A Stihl 044 in good mechanical and cosmetic shape is definitely worth that money here in N.S. as they are one of the best mid size saws Stihl makes period. I personally own and operate the 044 and MS 440 and like them very much and yes there are comparable saws out there as I also own Sach DOLMAR and Husky saws too. You can buy the 044 for less money in the US but the shipping and handling will usually put the price up more than you can save on the deal. In my opinion it is worth the price but as always try to negotiate a lower price, start around 350 and meet somewhere in between. I personally would buy that saw for the full asking price if it is in good condition without hesitation as I know the quality built into them from experience, my opinion anyway. PS if you don`t want the saw send me a PM and I will race you to the dealer LOL LOL no seriously. Pioneerguy600
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If the dealer gives you a 30 or 60 day warranty, that a decent price for a clean saw..
There are always two prices on used saws.. "store retail" and "private sale".. then there's ebay, but i don't go there for saws anymore.
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GASoline71 said:
LMAO...
We're waiting...
Gary
Gary,
Oh please tell. If I were to purchase an old 044 or a newer 440, which oil mix ratio would you recommend?
Shaken, but not stirred,
joat
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I need to sell my 440 so i can go buy a 441 i could put it on ebay but id sell it to someone here for 425 plus shipping to save me the hassle
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If he's a dealer then there should'nt be any problem pulling the exhaust cover to have a gander at the piston & cylinder. That and a compression test. If it has the long style clutch cover & the factory 3/4 wrap handle then that is an additional bonus out here on the west coast. Does it have both dawgs & what kind if any bar do you get with it ? For another 100 buck you could build a basket case 066 & get a brand new cylinder kit OEM or for less that that get the Baileys kit .
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Seattle area Craigslist today...
Stihl Chain Saw Magnum 044 - $350
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Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-01-15, 3:10AM PST
Used Stihl 044 Chain Saw w/ 32" Bar. Runs Great. Please call (253) 468-4751 or Email [emailprotected]
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Found 1 just like that last summer on craigs list. The guy needed gas money right away to get to Flordia . Got that saw & a 017 that needed a coil for $ 220.00 . Have'nt seen any thing like that deal sence then though. Work on him I'm sure he doesnt have that much into the thing that he cant sweeten the deal a little.
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stihlfarmer said:
I need to sell my 440 so i can go buy a 441 i could put it on ebay but id sell it to someone here for 425 plus shipping to save me the hassle
Go to UserCP and check your rep!!!!!!
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I wouldn't pay that much. For that price, I'd thrown down another $300 and get a new one. When I buy used, it needs to be a GOOD deal. Not an OK deal. But then that's just me.
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joatmon said:
Gary,
Oh please tell. If I were to purchase an old 044 or a newer 440, which oil mix ratio would you recommend?
Shaken, but not stirred,
joat
What? You use oil?
LMAO...
Gary
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GASoline71 said:
What? You use oil?
LMAO...
Gary
Gary,
Seems like there's oil leaking from every thread these days. I think it's a conspiracy started jointly by 440 haters and long bar haters to push you over the edge. Don't get too close to that edge now, hear?
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BTW,
No one has mentioned the 10mm vs. 12mm wrist pin when buying a used 044. Here's a link to a short discussion of said topic.
RiverRat2 said:
I think 400 is a bit pricey for a say 12 year old used 044 I'd offer him 275 325 tops only after I had inspected the p/c by removing the front muffler cover,, most 372's are a step ahead of a stock 044.... but some of the older 044, would surprise you,,,,,, if the serial # is prior to 29 382 283 it is a 10mm wrist pin moto which was upgraded to 12mm @ that point....
joat
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joatmon said:
Gary,
Seems like there's oil leaking from every thread these days. I think it's a conspiracy started jointly by 440 haters and long bar haters to push you over the edge. Don't get too close to that edge now, hear?
joat
Not even close to the edge my friend...
I just find it funny that some want muffler mods and "wood's ports" and this and that, so they can hang with the cool kids...
but then in the next breath want to know what ration to mix fuel...
Saws are cool... but if ya gotta ask about fuel mix... ya prolly shouldn't be runnin' modded powerful saws.
Then again... just me bein' me... the jerk. LOL 
Gary
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GASoline71 said:
LMAO...
We're waiting...
Gary
I won't keep you waiting I had to go to work. My 041 sold for 300.00 and my 056 sold for 520.00 That's too much for such old saw's if you ask me.I could have gotten 400.00 for the 041 My buddy called me and said I will give you 400.00 for that saw I told him he could have it for 300.00 In case your wondering I ran them at 40/1 with a Syn blend
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Austin1 said:
I won't keep you waiting I had to go to work. My 041 sold for 300.00 and my 056 sold for 520.00 That's too much for such old saw's if you ask me.I could have gotten 400.00 for the 041 My buddy called me and said I will give you 400.00 for that saw I told him he could have it for 300.00 In case your wondering I ran them at 40/1 with a Syn blend
I have a few saws I'd be happy to sell for those prices...do you have anymore buddies looking for saws?
