Is this is a bad buy?

[Noobie]

I found a newer Craftsman riding lawn mower, 14.5 hp, 42 inch cut, 6 speed for 250 bucks. However the ad says when they were moving the mower from one place to another it got stuck in 3rd gear and now won't change. Is this going to mean me having to spend hundreds on tranny work? Is it worth it?

Thanks!

 

[Rivets]

May be ok if you are a gambler or can do the work yourself. If I thought it was a good deal (everything else is in good condition) I would buy it. But remember I can fix the tractor. Ask your mechanic what he would charge in the worst case senerio, and then make your decision

 

[Noobie]

Will call my local repair guy, thanks!