it could use a new Starter to make it perfect but the factory starter still works. This is my pop mower he's had for almost 4 years. My brother abuses it during the summers when he does amhis lawn care service. It's held up impressively well. This mower set the bar for me and I'll be using it as my control sample when I go shopping for one of my own
This is about a 5-6k$ lawn mower. I'll looking for one for half that cost