Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

For the past 15 years I've had my driveway plowed but this year  my neighbor/plow person informed me he was no longer plowing so I decided to get a snow blower. I went to HomeDepot to look at snow blowers and they had a reconditioned Ariens 1332le for 1300.00,  it seemed to fit my needs and budget so I bought it.

When I went to pick up the blower  HD accendently sold the machine again. They offered me a new 1332le for the same price. My question is should I stay with the 1332le or look at a 1332dle. I talked with a local Ariens dealer and he said the quality of the LE wasn't very good and I would be lucky to get 5 years out of it. However most here seem to feel the quality of the LE is good. Thanks for any comments.

I have approx 200' of 2 car wide driveway, plus a path to a shed about 100' feet from the house + walkways to keep clear. I wanted something wide and powerful.

I have a pretty straight  runs so turning isn't an issue. My main concern was the longevity of the LE vs the DLE.  Looking at the LE I'm sure it will last. Oh and saving close to 1K on the LE vs DLE was a factor. Now I'm torn between wanting snow and enjoying the warm weather which =  lower heating costs.

By buying a new snow blower you have nusred it will not snow much for a couple of years.....

I don't mind not having snow at home. I still pray to the snow gods for heavy snow in the mountains :-)

And you believe the dealer?  No they are not out to sell a machine.

Hello, McFly..........