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

Not sure why Camry gets a really bad rep.  My wife (and my daughter) drives 2007 Camry which has about 90,000 miles.  We have had no issues with our Camry thus far other than tire and oil changes.  The gas mileage is not that great but not too bad compared to my 2005 Honda Odysssey.  It is a fairly safe car as well and silent too.  When the weather is below 0F, it is better to be boring and warm than cold.  I am kind of boring too but easy to maintain.  I have three kids coming of college age so buying an expansive car is not the smartest option.  Perhaps buying a Honda snowblower is about as close to buying an expansive car.  It would have been better if I bought Toro 1028 and put the money toward the kids college fund.  Maybe I am going thru a mid-life crisis by purchasing a Honda.

Not sure why Camry gets a really bad rep.  My wife (and my daughter) drives 2007 Camry which has about 90,000 miles.  We have had no issues with our Camry thus far other than tire and oil changes. 

In many parts of the world, having a vehicle more than 2 wheels or extra vehicle for enjoyment is a status symbol.  Going beyond the basic necessity is self-absorbed and frivolous.  Our overseas neighbors viewed North Americans as that.  Perspective can either blind us, or open your mind.  Stay in your trenches and defend what you believe, or come out of the wall and see they're not so different.

Wisdom is a valuable lesson to be passed on to future generations, but it is not an entitlement for righteousness.  They have every right for their decisions as you have yours.

To each his own. Be happy.

I looked at the Toro.  Everyone says they are great machines.  I never used the machine, but playing with the joystick in the store, it felt very cheaply made.  I could be wrong but, then again I bought the Deere with the electric chute so who am I to complain.

My HS928TA falls into this category (unfortunately). I just called my local Honda dealer and was told that all costs are covered, including pick up and return delivery costs. The bad part is that after this last blizzard they can't pick it up for a week and the repair time is estimated at between 1 - 2 weeks - YIKES!!! I think I'll have to keep an eye on the forecast before I decide to move forward with the repair now or wait a little bit.

AA335,

You are correct.  My 2010 model came with the side skids mounted from the factory.  Just curious why New_Yorker's 2010 did not have them on from the factory?  Is it the difference between TA/TAS vs. WA/WAS?

My serial number begins 1189 etc.  and I bought it new from the HONDA dealer HS 928TAS model.  The holes in the side of the auger housing are NOT to be used for the HD Skid Shoes, it explains that in the instructions that come with them.  The stock machine came from Honda with skid shoes mounted on the back of the housing.  I imagine the two holes, and spot welded nuts where one would normally mount skid shoes were something that didn't work out too well, hence the changes I have and the unused holes for side mount skid shoes.  Honda just left them there no explanation other than Don't use them to mount the Commercial Skid Shoes accessory.