It's like Consumers Reports doesn't go back and read their own notes. What if you bought a 2012 Accord that was palpably inferior to a 1990 Accord?

If I could get parts for the old mower's reel starter mechanism, I would not have bought the new one. Heavy, terrible bagger, sloppy mulcher, hassle to change oil, won't cut close at the front edge of the deck. Can't see into the gas tank to judge when it's close to topped up. Did I say heavy? I've had 2 cycle Lawn Boys since 1956, but this new LB is actually a Toro, and more's the pity.