I picked up a Toro 8-32 (ser#56145) last fall for $50. Previous own stated it was junk. Took it home....new battery, traction belt, spark plug, air filter, fresh oil and gas, adjusted the carb and it fired right up. Started mowing with it this spring. Waiting on a new Gator blade to really judge on the capability of this machine. All in all, $150 invested in a mower that is just what I needed. I am also working on a slick rat rod paint job and some mods to the "safety switches" to finish it all off. Maybe some performance mods in the future???? We will see.