hey all- i am going to look at a JD GS45 with the 48 inch deck and 14HP Kawa tomorrow that is a 1998 model...the owner swears that it is in "showroom" condition...but it does sound a little sketchy....he say's it's been barely used...we'll see...anyway... he is asking $1200 for it....any thoughts?...i know the new ones go for just under 3000. any info on how they were bilt back then...or should i stick to buying a new exmark metro or toro proline?