Hello again.

I am still searching for a mower and have 2 in mind. I need to get something right away so I must make a decision soon and quit procrastinating.

I have been looking all over my area and there is no Lawn Boy mowers, except 1. It is the LB Gold series 10697. It has the blade clutch, a steel body, the foldable handle for easy storage, and the Honda GCV160 engine.

I have also been looking at a Honda HRX217K2HXA

it also has a blade clutch, steel body, handle that folds up for easy storage, and the mulch/bag lever. However, as many of you know it is a couple of hundered $$ more.

I do not currently mulch because my lawn grows very fast. I may try to mulch in the future, but it is not a priority to me. My lawn is thick and once in a while is mowed while ground is damp. I do not have a huge amount of room to store the mower so the foldable handle is great.

My lawn is a decent size for a California track home.

I am flip-flopping because of a couple of things:

I know that particular model is no longer being made and I feel the Dealer should give me a break on the price. He is selling it for $569.00

Also, the Honda is $729.00, so approximately $150. more.

The Honda has the bigger motor (160-190) and I don't know if this is a big enough reason to spend the extra cash.

Beyond that they have similar feature set, except for the bag/mulch switch.

Also, the LB seems to be a little more compact and shorter, which could be easier to manuever around(?).

Any guidance is appreciated. I am driving my wife crazy with my flip-flopping. I have my son's birthday party tomorrow at my house and the lawns are shin high.

Thanks

Coach.