Stihl fs40 trimmer value.

[donnyj08]

Guys in the know.. I have the opportunity to buy a lightly used (10hrs) stihl fs40 trimmer 2015 model . I've already used it a couple times as the seller let me try it out. Runs great, starts great. They want $100 for it. A new one is $159.99+ tax. Is this a fair price on this unit?

 

[Quattro Pete]

I sold mine for $60. It was 5 years old, but barely used and in great shape.

 

[clinebarger]

Homeowner line, I would pass. I like Stihl professional line.....But they're lower line stuff isn't as good as Echo.

 

[HonorAndHonesty]

Id offer 80. They loose half their value as soon as you drive them off the lot... Plus for 60 more you can get one with a fresh warranty.

I have an Echo srm225 and its a great unit, but its 200 new I believe. I have a stihl FS91 and its nice. I have never used the smaller units, but I held one and it felt great.

What is your primary use for the trimmer, just light trimming on a suburban lot? I have gotten to the point I need a straight shaft trimmer because the curved shafts kill my back.

 

[donnyj08]

Originally Posted By: 5AcresAndAFool
Id offer 80. They loose half their value as soon as you drive them off the lot... Plus for 60 more you can get one with a fresh warranty.

I have an Echo srm225 and its a great unit, but its 200 new I believe. I have a stihl FS91 and its nice. I have never used the smaller units, but I held one and it felt great.

What is your primary use for the trimmer, just light trimming on a suburban lot? I have gotten to the point I need a straight shaft trimmer because the curved shafts kill my back.


Yes it is primarily just for trimming a small yard. Less than one acre in suburbia. I may shop around, my original intent was to buy a husky 128ld until I was offered this unit to try out. I like the trimmer, I just don't want to overpay for it.

 

[9050lx]

I bought a late 80's stihl trimmer with a clogged muffler for 1 dollars .Runs perfect (now).I have a Stihl 024 super chain saw from 1987 that runs like new.Good stuff.

 

[Rolla07]

Yep id offer 80