Love the Xenoy deck. No rust, no corrosion, no flaking paint. You get a scratch, you rub it out with compound. You leave built-up grass under it, no big deal - get it later. I had one for several years and think it's the ultimate deck.

Thanks for the help. I assume that you have a Honda HRX. What do you think of the rest of the mower? I'm looking for a high quality low maintenance mower, and I know that my St. Augustine is going to put the mower to the test. Can't say I like the Toro Quantum since I saw a few internal plastic parts. Right now it's a toss up between a Snapper hi-vac with a Kawasaki or the HRX.
Any repair history that you can share? Any problems or info on the Honda hydro tranny or the BBC?

Again ....thanks for your help.

I had a HRB216TDA. I'd like to have a HRX217, but refuse to pay MSRP. If and when Home Depot puts it on sale I might do it. Unfortunately, they never put them on sale because Honda controls the prices.

I bought a HRX from Home Depot using a 10% off coupon I found online and printed. Called before I went to see if they would honor it and they said they would (and did).

Shaggnasty - Where did you fingd the coupon....I've been looking but can't locate one.

I have the Honda HRX217 bought it in 4-15-2007 and today it in the shop for cracks in the deck, I should have taken pictures of the cracks. One crack/spit on the underside of the mower toward the front. The other two cracks are under and in front of the carburetor. There is suppose to be a lifetime warranty on the deck i thought, It will be interesting to see what happens. I have kept it clean, and garage kept. I strongly believe its a problem with this deck.