Looking for a gas powered push mower under $200. That's all I really need for my lawn, but I'm not that familiar with quality of brands right now. Also, what do you all think about high rear wheels? I know they're recommended for uneven surfaces, but I've read they break off more easily, but I'm not sure if this is a real thing or a user issue. Thanks, in advance.
Go to Lowe's, make nice with one of the people, get them to sell you one of the floor models / scratch and dents / unboxed returns.
I think I'd rather just buy a new one..hard to tell if a machine was damaged somehow by just looking at it
It's not that hard. They won't **** you. You'll get a better quality machine for the same money as the Fisher Price one you'd buy new.
I am a hector or Jose..That's why I wouldn't pay for someone to mow my lawn. Seems to me like they'd just have more options, as they get more expensive. Can't I get a quality from a respected brand for a base model as I would for one with added options?
Whats count as a POS? Low physical quality ? Low performance? Last one I had lasted several years and I never had a problem with it's performance. I used it twice week, nearly 52 times a year. Only had to replace pull cord and wheels and that was within the last year or so.
I have a sears craftsman that has last 12 years and I have never had to pull twice to start. Edit: A decent craftsman cost more than 200 bucks.
Find a Sears Outlet store and see what they have in stock. Some good deals can be had there. I got a mower there some years ago for a bit more than $200. No problems with it at all for the 2ish years I used it (I started using a service and gave it away).
Not true; you might be able to get some deeply discounted (clearanced) lawnmowers right now at Home Depot or Lowes. Best time for that is fall but you never know.
Perhaps this is where the confusion is...maybe people are thinking about $200 as the retail price...but I've seen a couple for under $200 that retail close to $300. For example:http://www.amazon.com/Poulan-Pro-961120131-PR500N21SH-Discharge/dp/B00MTUPSG0
You mow every 3.5 days? Why? Why are you looking for a new mower if this one was so great. Sounds like it was hard to start.
Mow front and back on separate days. Everything once a week. Like to keep it short. Had it for 10 yrs already....not planning on putting more money into it, if something happens or general maintenance, which is likely going forward. Usually started on second or third pull.
Some times you can find some killer deals in the classifieds. I bought a Honda mower. Has a turn key to start. Self Propelled etc. I got it practically brand new. An old guy had it and gave up on it be cause he couldn't get it to start...just needed a new $30 carburetor. (he tried running it with old gas....today's gas sucks...incredibly short shelf life).
Whatever you get just ensure that it has a Honda motor. Several different brands use them, and Honda's auto choke is really nice. Just pull once or twice tops and go. I have THIS one, got it last year and it can handle anything except for really tall and wet grass. But that's to be expected. $420 @ Home Depot and was worth every cent. My only complaint is it's performance when cutting on the highest level. It leaves a lot of stragglers behind and I'd have to go over it again after the first pass.
