Eli and other small-engine nuts...

[murphy55d]

I need a new lawnmower. We have a Craftsman right now, 6.5 HP, "Easy start", or "Eager-start", some stupid thing. Easy-start my fscking ass. We've had it into Sears so many times for repair, it isn't even funny. My question is, what should I look for, who makes the best ones, which engines are easiest to start?

I'd rather not spend more than $300 or so, but depending on what you recommend, that is not a FIRM budget. But probably not too much more than that.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Edit:

What do you think of this one?

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