Sadly Jeff that's the reputation that these things have.

and honestly I think they are one of the ugliest mowers ever made. Unfortunately the SB craze that's currently capturing everyone just won't extent to the Diplomat series of mowers just like the Mitsubishi Sigma won't ever get caught up in the 1970's & 80's car pricing craze.

Cheers,
BB.

I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.