Simplicity Regent mower....leftover 2011 new stock for cheap. Would you buy it?

[Meghan54]

Our second house has a smallish yard, ~1/2 ac. I'm getting tired of trailering the X300 back and forth an hour each way to maintain the lawn/yard.

So, began looking around for something inexpensive but decent. Stumbled into the Simplicity dealer in Abbeville yesterday on a lark, given Simplicity mowers are not cheap to buy.

He's got a leftover 2011 Regent, their entry mower, hanging around. He's got it stuck back in the storage area with all the other new crated mowers he has. 20hp B&S "Professional Series" single cylinder motor, 42" deck, hydro trans, electric PTO for the blade.

Offered it to me for $1k, with full warranty. (Brand new model sells for #2100.) Looked all over it....it's never cut a blade of grass, everything looks just like a 2014 model on the showroom floor. But the length of time it's been sitting kinda bothers me. Leaving power equip. unused for extended lengths of time can lead to problems.

Would you take the "chance" on it? It's about equivalent to the John Deere D125.

 

[NutBucket]

If it hasn't been run what's your concern? My dad has stored equipment for years with no ill effects.

 

[boomerang]

If it hasn't been run what's your concern? My dad has stored equipment for years with no ill effects.

As have I and this one has never been run.

I say go for it.

 

[NoTine42]

I've always loved the cut of Simplicity's with their full deck roller, so I'd say go for it 🙂

 

[Meghan54]

Well, bought it. Remarkably, it runs darned smooth for a single cylinder 4 stroke B&S. Got it quite a bit dirty, tho, as it was raining off and on and mud everywhere. Now not only have to wash the mower but the floor of my trailer.

 

[highland145]

Did you get a place at the lake?

 

[Meghan54]

Did you get a place at the lake?

Yeah, we bought a small place up in Hartwell. 3br, 1.5 ba, ~1200 sq. ft. Small brick house. 1/2 ac lot. Prev. owner was 3 years behind on taxes, so was a rather "motivated" seller.

I'll say one thing. Gas prices are a little higher in GA, but the roads show it. 😉

 

[Blackjack200]

Well, bought it. Remarkably, it runs darned smooth for a single cylinder 4 stroke B&S.

B&S are pretty good engines, no?

I'll say one thing. Gas prices are a little higher in GA, but the roads show it. 😉

Funny how that works. Taxes are outrageous in NJ, but the roads are in really good shape. Not enough to justify the taxes, but I'm sure the construction companies are enjoying life.

 

[Carson Dyle]

You need a riding mower to cut just 1/2 acre?

 

[highland145]

Yeah, we bought a small place up in Hartwell. 3br, 1.5 ba, ~1200 sq. ft. Small brick house. 1/2 ac lot. Prev. owner was 3 years behind on taxes, so was a rather "motivated" seller.

Grats. Far cheaper than where you came from, I'm sure.

 

[NoTine42]

You need a riding mower to cut just 1/2 acre?

A 2nd home should be more for recreation/relaxation instead of work?

After my grandpa retired, for the 1st time, he was with my grandma as she opened their summer cottage for the year. At lunch time he left, went to the store, and came home with a "For Sale" sign.

 

[Meghan54]

You need a riding mower to cut just 1/2 acre?

Well, if I were in my 20's, probably not. But since I'm in my 60's, herniated disc, arthritis in one hip, I prefer to ride instead of push and walk.

 

[Mandres]

You need a riding mower to cut just 1/2 acre?

I use a riding mower to cut my .33 acre postage stamp yard. Why the hell wouldn't I? Riding is always > walking.