u/EmployeeSwimming

Found a used 2023 model with 33 hours. Bagger included. It is on consignment at a dealer so that seems good. Ask is 4,500 right now.

Unit has some light hood scratches ( I'm sure can buff out?) and some small scrapes at lower edge side of deck. I assume that can be repainted and touched up easily. Small pinhole in seat and slide tearing toward back of seat but nothing too noticeable yet. Otherwise it all seemed in good cosmetic shape.

Going to take it for a drive as next step. What should I look for? Is this a fair ask price? I actually had a new unit on hold but it's around 6,600 once all set and done with bagger installed, delivery and tax.

Seems I would still have warranty for another two seasons as it was bought in October of 2023. Open to any thoughts or insights!

Not sure if any have experience with both. I know totally different machines, but I've narrowed it down to those models for several reasons.

I only have a half acre, but tired of pushing my timemaster in the hot summer months and looking to cut mow time down a bit more.

I liked the Deere mainly for tractor style and more of a leisurely mow with power steering and hydraulic lift. Also has serviceable transmission which I would like long term.

The gravely is at a dealer real close by. It's a zero turn so assume I would be done even quicker than the Deere, but hesitant a bit given the lap bars and the fact I could tear up my lawn a bit more. I'm sure the Deere may be more relaxing and enjoyable than a zero turn, but I honestly don't have too much experience with either.

Open to any insight or options from those that have experience! I don't plan on heavy attachments, but will likely add dethatcher, aerator or smaller pull cart long term. I already have a standalone snowblower so I'm good there.

I have a new x370 on hold, but the amount of money still gives me pause. What can I realistically expect for years out of it? I only have half acre and only mow so would 10-15 years be realistic? I could save some money and get a Husqvarna ts 275xd or a cub cadet, but the Deere seemed like a better machine to me, just want to be sure it will last.

Also, keep seeing people have issue with the hoods cracking or falling apart altogether. Do new ones still have the poor hood design? Appreciate any insight.

Only have a half acre, but like the idea of a tractor style mower compared to lap bar zero turn. While I don't have a ton of trees yet being new construction, I do have some flower beds and fence corners.

Eyeing the x354 or x370, but is four wheel steer truly needed? Seems modern x370 may have a good enough turn radius and power steering does seem interesting and a more comfortable and liesurely drive which I'm into. Both are roughly same cost so curious as to opinions. I have a snowblower so winter attachments really isn't a concern at least right now.