My $125 used 036 crapped out on me a couple weeks ago. https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/rip-036.127991/ With Mrs. Flatbedford's blessing I went and picked up a beautiful new MS362 yesterday. It is a significant investment, but it should be the last saw I ever have to buy.
It looks so nice all new and shiny. I went with the 20" bar and the dealer gave me a yellow chain to replace the green that it comes with. I only made a few cuts with it last night, but I can tell that saw is everything I thought it would be! It starts on the second pull cold and runs like a beast! It feels much more powerful than I remember my 036 being. The anti-vibe is so much better too. It feels so comfortable and smooth. The specs say it weighs a bit than the 036, but it doesn't feel any heavier when using it. In fact the the added comfort makes it feel lighter and easier to handle. I don't know how old my 036 is, but Stihl sure has improved their product over the years. I can't wait to do some serious cutting with this saw.
![New Saw! New Saw!](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/133/133495-9925f30f7a53d4cb2c8e0c3323acc6f2.jpg)
![New Saw! New Saw!](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/133/133496-369889d7aaffa898eff4da88007b104b.jpg)
It looks so nice all new and shiny. I went with the 20" bar and the dealer gave me a yellow chain to replace the green that it comes with. I only made a few cuts with it last night, but I can tell that saw is everything I thought it would be! It starts on the second pull cold and runs like a beast! It feels much more powerful than I remember my 036 being. The anti-vibe is so much better too. It feels so comfortable and smooth. The specs say it weighs a bit than the 036, but it doesn't feel any heavier when using it. In fact the the added comfort makes it feel lighter and easier to handle. I don't know how old my 036 is, but Stihl sure has improved their product over the years. I can't wait to do some serious cutting with this saw.