Looking for gently used lawn mower

[FishingTwo]

or suggestions on a new one
Have decided to bit the bullet and get a new mower, nothing fancy only mowing .5 acre and only half that is weeds.
Got a lot of years out of a Murry and the Snapper I got now got a rusted hole in shroud by the pulley so not really wanting to fix it. Both were riders, never had a zero turn. I got a used push mower but not wanting to start.
Don't think I want to go electric and kicking around cost of getting a crew to do it,
Seeing what ideas the braintrust has
2 to 4 grand seems average at Home Depot and elsewhere.

[WhiteBassFisher]

I have had luck by being careful and not getting in too much rush with Craigslist and FB Marketplace.

[jimk]

I'm cheap...on the mower not starting, I'd remove the carb bowl, clean main jet and use fresh gas.

[bassguitarman]

or suggestions on a new one
Have decided to bit the bullet and get a new mower, nothing fancy only mowing .5 acre and only half that is weeds.
Got a lot of years out of a Murry and the Snapper I got now got a rusted hole in shroud by the pulley so not really wanting to fix it. Both were riders, never had a zero turn. I got a used push mower but not wanting to start.
Don't think I want to go electric and kicking around cost of getting a crew to do it,
Seeing what ideas the braintrust has
2 to 4 grand seems average at Home Depot and elsewhere.

If that Snapper was the rear engine model, I used one for several years. Strange drive system. My new mower's name is Luis'. He does a pretty good job.

[FishingTwo]

The older I get the more I Hate to mow. Both my previous mowers I bought used and each lasted 15 to 20 years each.....I know I got lucky and just shopping the idea, but Luis is on stand by....might just get a couple goats...

[Oso Blanco]

Some of the mower shops have a big bone yard. I would find one that has your deck and have him change it out. If needed have them tune and change the oil.

[Reloading]

My mower had the rusted holes on the deck. I bought a brand new deck complete with all parts (blades/belts etc) on Ebay for $550, installed the wheels and chute. Slid it under the mower and pinned in place, put the belt on the motor, ready to use.