Exmark Metro need advice please

[toddtt]

I went to a real reputable dealer here yesterday and did a demo on a 36" Metro belt drive with 15hp Kohler fixed deck. He will sell it for $2,450.00, another $160.00 for the mulch package. I only do 15 lawns aweek and going to get a few more. Is this a decent price or should I be looking at another brand? Any input on the exmark?
Thanks

[Petr51488]

I bought an exmark metro HP With the floating deck and Ecs. I payed 3800 for mine.. its a great mower.. Cuts great and real powerfull. - Peter

[Carolina Cutter]

If its brand new that is a good price. You might be able to get it lower if you really haggle with him.

[hartmas]

I paid 2200 for my 36 metro 12.5 hp Kawasaki.

[toddtt]

The dealer said it was their open house special until March 19th. It is brand new with the ecs system, but not a floating deck. I tried haggling with him and I could only get him to take about $50.00 off for paying cash, so he didn't have to pay the 2% to the credit card company. I can't afford anymore than this amount and I just needed advise while I am trying to grow my company. I just have 3 22 inch mowers now. Toro and a craftsman, and I want something that will grow and last with me. Thanks for the quick responses. Great site.

[Scottish LScape]

Originally Posted by toddtt

I went to a real reputable dealer here yesterday and did a demo on a 36" Metro belt drive with 15hp Kohler fixed deck. He will sell it for $2,450.00, another $160.00 for the mulch package. I only do 15 lawns aweek and going to get a few more. Is this a decent price or should I be looking at another brand? Any input on the exmark?
Thanks

It's a great mower, not a bad price. Does it have ecs handles? See if you can get a set a blades for free. Good luck!

[toddtt]

Yes it has ecs handles, but he does also have another exmark metro, 3 years old with pistol grip handles, he took it in on a trade of a new exmark, he wants $1400.00 cash for it.

[Carolina Cutter]

Well there is nothing wrong with the pistol grips BUT I assure you that if you get the ECS you will love it. I demoed both before I bought and the ECS is such a drastic improvment.

I have this same mower and it is a tough machine. I think that after one season of use I can comfortably say that it will be around for awhile.

[MJhnson Lawn]

I just bought a 2001 36" Scag Belt Drive, Kawasaki 13 Hp for
1500$ it runs good, and its in good overall condition. The Scag 36"
seems like a real durable mower. I cut some rough terrain today
with it and it ate it up!!! Go SCAG!!! Sometimes you can get lucky
buying used equipment.