ORIGINAL: DarkFire989
I have owned a Honda push mower for years and it starts up every year, no problem, the thing works fantastic.
100% agree. I bought my Honda in 2000 for $650. It's self propelled, bag, mulch or side discharge. Put it away in the fall w/o any prep and it fires every spring on the 2nd-3rd pull. I've also got a Scotts rider (made by John Deere) that I've had since 2001. Hydro static tranny, 42" cut and all I've had to do is replace blades, one drive belt and clean/rebuild the carb once. I've also got a Stihl chain saw that I've had since the mid 90's that still starts, runs and cuts great.
In short, it's well worth spending more than the minimum on lawn equipment. Lots fewer headachs in the long run.