I'm into my 3rd mowing season on my '07 John Deere LA110, which is almost identical to the mower StevieC has posted above. I purchased mine from Lowe's in late Summer '07. I mow 1 acre 1-2 times per week. I've had exactly zero problems from my John Deere, even though it's one of those "big box store John Deere's", that we all know aren't nearly as good as what the JD store sells...