I started looking around for a snowblower as this might be a year for snow. I have been eyeing this one for a time and got around to talking to the guy. He wanted originally $225.00 but since he goes to Florida soon he said he will take $175.00. Are these a good model and what of the price. He repainted the black metal areas. The last blower I owned was over 10yrs, a Toro. How does this compare to others? How old are these? Should I offer less? Thanks going forward.