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

I have found a Ariens 1336 PROFESSIONAL(2000)  that is a low hour unit and looks very clean. it has anew battery and new shoot control motor.Owner wants about $1000 for it I have read some threads that some of these 1336 had engine problems.Are these older PRO's worth that money ? The way I see it John Deere or Simplicity can be had for about $400 more...But if these are good blowers I could save that much too. Advise please. Thanks.