Grazing my local HD 2 weekends ago and saw a reconditioned Honda HRB217HXA. That's the one with the hydorstatic drive and blade brake cluch. They normally sell it for $699. This one was missing a few small parts, like oil filler cap, mulch plug, air cleaner cover, etc. Total parts about $35. The machine showed no signs that it was ever used: pristine deck, blades, etc.
It had a red "Manager's Special" tag on it for $199. I already own an 11 year old honda that is similar and love that machine. Couldn't leave it there. Actually, I didn't get it that day, too busy. Took me a few trips back to find the right guy to honor the $199 price, which was no longer on the machine. Even the store manager wouldn't do it, and wanted the $590 "mark down" price. Finally got the lawn and garden manager to sell it for the $199. Persistance pays off!
Full 2-year factory warranty, too!!!!
