Dear "Snake",<p>Why spend $5500 list for a machine that has such little production?<p>If you go to traderonline.com you will<br>find for sale some used Toros that would not place you in such a<br>cash bind.<p>TORO 48" with 16Hp Kholer with Velke Ryder, $1,650 obo.,Location: Miami, FL<p>LAWN EQUIPMENT, Toro 18HP ZTR hydro 48", $1600, Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL<p>Who knows what you will find usless you take a look at these units. Pay one the techs at<br>the Toro dealer to go look at the units and<br>get an "honest" opinion.<p>