Hi mowers,, Well I went ahead after much research and purchased the JD D130. I gotta tell you , I could not be happier with my decision. The mower runs and cuts better than expected. I have used it twice now, and it's so easy to operate. The bagger works fine and the lawn looks great. I have a local dealer so I went there instead of a big box store. I know I may have paid a little more, but this thing was all set up and ready to go,, NO ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY. They filled it with gas and delivered. This mower comes highly recommended,,,,,,, Thanks to all who commented on this blog,,, wgra85