On Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:44:54 +0000, chet wrote:



THanks for such quick response, I was talking to a few dealers this
AM. I spoke with one dealer who is a Honda and Toro dealer, he steered me
away from the Toro, reason I don't know but he did say in the last 2-3 yrs
Toro's quality has been going downhill, he is a service center for Home
Depot & Lowe's and does their repairs, can this be a factor in my
selection on Toro mowers, Honda mowers are 30-40% more money.

Chet


I would assume that the salesman is attempting to sell you more than you
may want in this case. It is true that the toro consumer products are a
bit cheaper now'days, but it truth most everyone is going that way. If
this place is a true toro dealer (instead of a re-seller), then ask about
the lawn boy personal pace. Toro bought out lawn boy a few years back and
the personal pace toro and lawn boy are really the same mower. The only
difference is the the lawn boy has a honda motor. This imho is a better
deal than the standard toro due to the honda motor.

The issues I see with the honda are the blade and drive bars. The honda
has two safety bars, one that controls the blade/engine on-off control and
one bar that engages the drive system. I don't know your borthers'
situation to know if this will be an issue or not.

The other issue it that the drive system is fixed and this may or may not
effect him and his ability to use the mower comfortably. The honda 3 speed
is 'bout 700.00 dollars... which maybe out of your cost range.

All in all, don't sweat the honda Vrs toro/lawnboy issue. The toro/lawnboy
will last many a season for your brother with little or no issues.

Good Luck.
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