I asked about a week ago for suggestions on Ariens or Toro. I went to look at another Toro dealer today who also sells Simplicity. They only carry the Pro series. Well the P1524E is a very nice machine but it $1750 compared to around 1400 for the Ariens or Toro.$350 more over the life of a blower is not much. I had my Ariens 824 for 28 years. I like everything about the machine except I am not sure about the chute motor. My blower is kept in an unheated shed. Should I have any concerns? Someone said in an earlier thred that they have had one for two years with no problems. I just don't want to spend $125 every couple of years for a new motor.
I need to choose soon before someone on here makes me look at the Honda's and then I will go completely broke. Funny thing is when I first decided to get a new blower this year I figured around $700. Then 1400 now 1750. Get me out of here.
Thanks Ivan
