I bought the GT2000 last year, and it is amazing. It has a 48" fabricated deck, and it is a load. I traded in an 1863 that had more problems than you can shake a stick at. The 1863 looked good, but it needed repairs well above my abilities. I think that is an important point. Some people on this site are genius with old Cubs and can do wonders with them; while others cannot. I hear people on here downing anything new, and everything old is better. How many 1960's cars have held up to rust like modern cars do or for that matter can run as long. Years ago getting an old car to 100,000 miles was an accomplishment now cars easily make that and then some. I love the looks and the toughness of the old Cubs, but the newer ones are pretty good as well. Last year when I bought mine, the Cub dealer told me next year--2014--the price would include the deck. Maybe, this is the reason for the increase. All I can say is I love my GT2000, and I love this site.
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