ali-cat Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 We've been following all the posts about ride-on mowers for a while now, as our new house has just over 2 acres of grass to cut. A friend has just told us their neighbours are about to sell their Castle Garden, twin cylinder mower & asked if we would we be interested.It's got a 120cm cut, 20hp, B&S engine & has been fully serviced. They are asking €2800 & will deliver. I've "googled" the make & comparible models are retailing around £3000-£3500 new.It's more than we hoped to spend & is probably a better model than we need - but we're tempted to push the boat our for it, rather than buy something much smaller & cheaper & then regret it!! Should we go for the most we can afford, to make our grass-cutting life easier (well easier for Mark, that is!! [Www]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Buy from the States - but I have already said that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Chez, I've read your posts about importing from the states. Unfortunately, we will need to buy one in the next few days & I wondered if anyone thought this offer of a second hand one was a good deal, or should we go for a brand new one that may not be as "all singing & dancing", but a similar price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Admittedly it does take 2 weeks to deliver from the States. That sounds like the same engine and cutting width as mine - <£1000 nine years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avinalarf Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I think whether or not it is a good deal depends on the age of the mower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 [quote user="avinalarf"]I think whether or not it is a good deal depends on the age of the mower.[/quote]Oops!! Forgot to mention that. [:$] It's a 2004 model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avinalarf Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 2800 for a three year old model versus 3000 new. I know which I'd go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 You can buy my nine year old mower with less than 250 hrs for 1500 euros. I will then buy another one from a US supplier!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avinalarf Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Misread the currency signs. E2800 three years old versus 4000 ish new. I'd haggle down to 2,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 [quote user="Chezstevens"]You can buy my nine year old mower with less than 250 hrs for 1500 euros. I will then buy another one from a US supplier!![/quote]Oh Chez!! You're a devil!! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I do try - some would say too. Sorry I couldn't help myself!! It is too good to sell - my lad loves cutting the grass with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 How many hours has it done - normal, domestic use or has it been cutting a golf course full time for the last 2 seasons?Has it been serviced and had regular oil changes? What condition are the belts? Are the blades good and run true? Does it start easy? Do the tyres still look new?Why are they selling?Lots of questions, but could by a good buy, its your decision, just be cautious. I'd go in at half new price (2004) and see what happens............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I would think a lot would depend on the condition, hours of use, service and maintenance. I know that I buy mid priced ordinary mowers and if I'm lucky they will last 18 months. Land is uneven and they take quite a bashing. 1st mower (Mountfield) wheel broke with a few uses. Latest one (quite a bit more expensive) and the handle bracket fractured last year (metal fatigue as the quite thick metal broke). Thus, so much would depend on how its been used (not just how well they looked after it).Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 [quote user="Deimos"]................ Thus, so much would depend on how its been used (not just how well they looked after it).Ian[/quote]I kinda thought that would have inferred ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 We've decided that it would not be the best choice to go for the 2nd hand mower - it's over our budget & there seem to be a lot of similar spec ones, much cheaper & with a warranty. Now we just have to decide which one!!Also now considering the US option!! But what happens if it breaks down - would it have to go back to the States or would a French dealer cover the cost of repairs? Sorry if this sounds very basic - but we don't want to be getting this terribly wrong!! [:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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