On 7/10/17 12:58 PM, Frank wrote:
On 7/10/2017 11:37 AM, Wade Garrett wrote:
On 7/10/17 7:42 AM, Frank wrote:
On 7/9/2017 9:05 PM, John Albert wrote:
Well, my 24-year-old Bolens lawn mower (old push-style, not even
self-propelled) died on me today with a BANG. Obviously, something
broke inside, valve, connecting rod, not sure what. After nearly a
quarter-century of service I guess it's time for something new. I
don't have the facilities to repair it, and it's probably not worth
paying to get fixed -- money better spent towards sumthin' new.

My needs:
- mulch mower (I do leaves with it, too)
- self-propelled (I'm gettin' old, nearing 70!)
- maybe electric start (is it worth it, those of you who have it?)

I did a quick web-review of Hondas, folks actually were so-so about
one of their models (HRR216K9VLA), that's generally available at
Home Depot, etc.

I might still consider it, but I'd like to hear what others might
have to say.
Should I consider other brands?
Toro?
Husqvarna? (sp)
etc.?

What say you?

I've got a Honda, self propelled, 8 yrs. use now. Very happy with
it. Only had serviced once mainly to lube an area I had no idea how
to get to. I agree with others to avoid the big box stores although
a dealer may charge more he should have it all set up and ready to go.

All set up and ready to go? Come on now, how hard is it to extend the
folded mower handle and tighten the bolts!! Besides, if you haven't
got a pick-up truck, how are you going to get an assembled mower home ;-)


That's not a problem but mower came with oil and gas and was started and
checked by shop that sold it. I almost bought it at HD but no clerk was
around to discuss with. I actually traded in 2 old Lawnboys that would
not start where I bought the Honda. No problem with my Subaru Forester
to carry.

Hey, some people blunder through life needing to be spoon-fed. As that
great philosopher Clint Eastwood said, "A man's got to know his
limitations" ;-)

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Don't cling to a mistake just because you spent a lot of time or money
making it.