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Started by caveman, September 24, 2017, 09:30:31 AM

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caveman

What would be a fair price to pay for a never run, never gassed or oiled 365 without a warranty?  I suspect the asking price is decent but not great.

Are there any obvious reasons to avoid this saw?  I have read mostly good things about the 365/372's.

Does the 365 run the same bars as the larger saws in the Husqvarna line up? 

I need to replace or repair my 359 which continues to break my makeshift repairs at the mount behind the chain catcher. I do really like the performance and reliability that the 359 has provided but I need to evidently find a sprocket side case half to repair it properly.
Thanks for your input,
Kyle
Caveman

sawguy21

It's hard to gauge price without knowing your market, here in logging country a seller might ask 600 and take 5. It wasn't a big mover, it was too close in price to the virtually identical but more powerful 372XP which has the same bar mount.
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caveman

Thanks.  For those of you who have run 365's, what kind of performance and reliability have you had from them.  I think this saw is still available and I could use a decent medium sized saw but would like to get one that will serve me well for some time. 
Caveman

Maine logger88

They have decent power and the 3 I had lasted really well! I would say around 500 to 550. You can buy a new one with 2 year warranty for 750
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caveman

Thanks, Maine logger 88.  That is the $ range the guy is asking.  I am trying to decide if I should try a 562, this 365, 372, wait on the 572 or just look for a reasonably priced used saw in this size/power range.  Whatever I end up with, it has to be able to start in hot, humid weather.  With the 562 reviews that I have recently read I am a little apprehensive to go that route (my 545's protest a little this time of the year but they start after a few pulls and run well after a minute or so).

I do not make a living with a saw but I do want one to perform well. 
Caveman

barbender

I had the Jred twin, the 2165. People will say why would you get a 365 when you can have a 372 with more power for the same weight? My experience, as I also have a 2171 (372) is the 365 has more low end and a smoother power delivery. I really liked mine, it didn't wear me out as much. Unfortunately it had a wrist pin bearing fail and tear things up pretty bad. Then I got the 2171 (more power, right?) it makes me think back to snowmobiles I used to have. One was a race sled, that thing ripped and it was a blast, until you got tired and then it just beat you up. The other one was a trail machine, big smooth power and plush suspension, a way more relaxing ride.
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Maine logger88

Quote from: caveman on September 25, 2017, 10:45:54 PM
Thanks, Maine logger 88.  That is the $ range the guy is asking.  I am trying to decide if I should try a 562, this 365, 372, wait on the 572 or just look for a reasonably priced used saw in this size/power range.  Whatever I end up with, it has to be able to start in hot, humid weather.  With the 562 reviews that I have recently read I am a little apprehensive to go that route (my 545's protest a little this time of the year but they start after a few pulls and run well after a minute or so).

I do not make a living with a saw but I do want one to perform well.
If you are looking for it to last long I wouldn't get a 562. I have had 3 and haven't had one go a full year yet. The newest lost a crank bearing in 2 months which was fixed under warranty. We will see how it goes from there. The 372s and 365s and there jonsered counterparts I've had all have gone 2.5 to 3 years before being worn out
79 TJ 225 81 JD 540B Husky and Jonsered saws

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