"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"JimR" wrote
Now the local dealer has stopped carrying JD, so if you buy one from
Home Depot or Lowes there's no dealer around for repairs.


Have you searched for a dealer? There are 5 dealers within 30 miles of
me. Closest is 19 miles.
There are two small-town dealers, each 31 miles away. The first full
service dealer is over 50 miles each way.