on 5/13/2009 11:57 AM (ET) wrote the following:
Looking for a new self-propelled mower for hopefully less than $300.
I'll be mostly bagging on a flat lot less than 1/4 acre with lots of
turns around shrubs and trees. While performance is important,
reliability is the most important consideration. Not being
mechanically inclined, I need to know that whatever I get can do the
job it's supposed to do without a lot of messing around or running to
the repair shop with it, warranty or not.

Any suggestions for reliable mowers in that price range?

I was in a HD a couple of years ago and they had a Poulan 4 cyl. self
propelled bag/mulch mower for $100.
Works great and relatively quiet.

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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