"Pat Keith" wrote in message
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Is buying a $1000 mower every few seasons better than paying $5000 and
hoping it will last?

A $5000 mower WILL last. Look around at how many old JD's, Cub Cadets, and
other premium brands you see. I see a different 1960's-era JD about every
week in the summer.

Can't say I've ever seen a MTD or Murray or Crapsman older than a few years.

-Tim