"Clark" wrote in message
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OK, this is what I bought.
since I was not even going to consider buying a 30 yr. old wheel horse or
the like, I went with this one

It is from Sears, it has a B&S 22hp V twin, full pressure lube, gas tank
under the seat, with fill on the left fender, 42" cut (lots of trees)
would have bought the 46" but, 16" Turning Radius, BEER holder or
"beverage holder", I opted for this model because of the Hydrostatic
shifter on the right fender, (I could picture myself with the right foot
shifter doing the bucking bronco thing on an incline or decline trying to
stay on the tractor and getting some "footing" while trying not to fall
off") yes the property is very steep in some areas, hence the decision for
full pressure lube too.
3 gallon fuel tank,
and the Mrs. pushed for the three year "full" warranty for $299.00 extra
(I practically screamed It's a losers gamble for the extra warranty 'cause
if Sears thought it was gonna break down they wouldn't offer the warranty,
and when you gamble the house usually wins)! "but she won"
So longer story shorter.
With the warranty (3yr) on top of my other warranty (2yr) and Mass sales
tax, the total was $1979.88 (we paid cash) ($1599.99 sticker) and opted
not to open a Sears charge card, which would have been an additional
savings of $80.00 (we already have four credit cards between us, who needs
more)?
I don't like the color.

Link:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...=0712873 8000

How did I do?

Clark

Excellent - except I would have filled out the Sears card application and
taken the "gift" 10%. (They are cancelable)