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PM_ME_Dog_PicsPls t1_j001fx8 wrote

Either will last if maintained. You'll have things that break and need repaired, eventually substantial repairs but both should still be solid.

However as someone who works in the turf grass industry I wouldn't get a Toro if I didn't need to. They're sometimes a pain in the ass to wrench on and the parts will probably cost more.

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KoedKevin t1_j000z9q wrote

The one that I have says MicroPlane on a bright green rubber handle. If you search "microplane" on Amazon it is one of the first results. It's been going strong for 7 years and I only have two scars to show for it.

The key to longevity is to lift a bit on the back stroke or the individual blades get pressed down.

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txdm t1_izz9rrk wrote

Previously I had fancy front loading washer and matching dryer with all kinds of features that I'd never need. Within two years both had sensor and gasket problems that I ended up dumping money into fixing. When the problems returned after a year and a half, I put my money into a cheap roper washer and hotpoint dryer, both have performed flawlessly for 7 years since then. The washer might use marginally more water, but I use it to water my yard.

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